Perm Signs - Technician

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is seeking qualified candidates for traffic control operations during 2nd Shift in the City of Tonawanda. Responsibilities include setting up lane closures, directing traffic, and ensuring safety at job sites. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and preferably one to two years of traffic control experience.

The position requires good communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to work under pressure. Join our team in providing essential traffic solutions!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Driver’s license is required.
• One to two years of traffic control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes operations of assigned traffic control projects.
• Redirects traffic for workers or survey crews.
• Handles customer concerns and requests.

Skills

Flagging traffic

Organization

Communication

Driving large trucks

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Flagging certificate

OSHA 10-Hour Certificate

Tools

Traffic control plans

Personal computers

Job description

Job Summary

2nd Shift 3:30 PM - 2:00 AM. Completes operations of assigned traffic control/safety projects setting up and taking down lane closures. Takes direction from the prime contractor, as it relates to project work. Performs lane closures on state highways and other roadways. Redirects traffic for workers or survey crews. Works independently or as part of a traffic control crew. Assembles, delivers, and picks up safety products from job sites.

Essential Functions

• Identify and pull accurate signs for jobs
• Assembly of signage
• Complete work orders on Standard set ups and take downs
• Knowledge and understanding of four standard set ups--lane shift, lane closure, road closure and flagger
• Ability to drive large trucks and include backing, pulling and positioning trailer equipment
• Flagging traffic
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, clients and staff, professionally, efficiently and effectively.
• Understand and read basic traffic control plan
• Execute work orders by loading trucks with appropriate requirement or checking loaded trucks for requirements.
• Close work TCR Tickets with indication of return and pick up times
• Once trained you will be subject to the On-call Rotation.

Education, Experience, Skills And Ability

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Driver’s license required
• One to Two years of Traffic Control experience preferred
• Flagging certificate, a plus
• OSHA 10-Hour Certificate, a plus
• Highly organized, effective communicator
• Ability to work calmly and accurately under pressure
• Knowledge of personal computers and software
• Exceptionally strong eye for details
• Can work effectively independently or as part of a team
• Handles customer concerns and requests for information in an expeditious and professional manner
• Proficient with maps and directions

Environment And Physical Requirements

• Ability to work overnight hours
• Ability to work in heavy manual labor for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds for short periods of time
• Ability to work in all weather for short periods of time

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.