Paving MOT - Lead

Middlesex Corp.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

The Middlesex Corporation is seeking a MOT Lead in Florida to supervise the setup, operation, and removal of traffic control devices for construction projects. The role emphasizes safety, coordination with project managers and adherence to MUTCD standards.

The candidate will lead MOT teams, run daily safety briefings, and ensure continuous, compliant traffic management for both day and night shifts. Middlesex emphasizes a strong work ethic and professional conduct in a safety‑driven environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a MOT supervisor.
• MOT advanced certification required.
• Knowledge of FDOT and MUTCD standards.
• Able to follow verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Safety policies and report accidents or near misses.
• Supervise and maintain a safe work environment per Middlesex policies.
• Lead daily huddles, Toolbox Talks and safety talks.
• Develop and implement MOT plans with project managers.
• Set up and dismantle traffic control devices and lane closures.
• Identify hazards and support a safe work environment for all team members.
• Oversee MOT Team Members and ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure MOT setups comply with local, state, and federal safety standards (MUTCD).
• Maintain a flexible schedule including day/night shifts and extended hours when needed.
• Ensure proper setup, maintenance and removal of all traffic controls.

Skills

MOT supervision

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Verbal communication

Education

MOT advanced certification

Job description

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary

The MOT Lead is responsible for supervising and ensuring the proper set up and take down of alltraffic control devices, as well as maintaining the setup for the duration of the job for all MOT personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety, first in everything we do.
• Supervise and ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all Middlesex Safety Policies and Procedures
• Present daily huddles, weekly Toolbox Talks and safety talks
• Develop and implement maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans in coordination with project managers.
• Set up and dismantle traffic control devices such as cones, barricades, signage, and temporary lane closures.
• Must be able to identify potential hazards and assist in maintaining a safe work environment for all Team Members
• Supervision of all MOT Team Members
• Ensure all MOT setups comply with local, state, and federal safety standards (e.g., MUTCD guidelines).
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to include day/night shift work with extended hours when necessary
• Ensure proper set up, maintenance and removal of all traffic controls

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a MOT supervisor
• MOT advanced certification
• Knowledge of FDOT and MUTCD standards
• Able to follow verbal instructions

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles
• Team player and with strong interpersonal skills
• Self-starter with excellent verbal communication skills
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
• Dedicated and hard working
• Strong commitment to success of all
• Possess a strong work ethic
• Demonstrate the upmost professionalism in how you represent yourself
• Show quality in everything you do
• Lead with integrity while producing high quality work

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.