Traffic Contr. Specialist

Prince Contracting, LLC; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Contracting, LLC is seeking a Traffic Control Specialist to support Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) operations on highway and bridge projects. The role involves setting up, maintaining, and removing traffic control devices, assisting with lane closures, and ensuring compliance with TCPs and DOT requirements.

The candidate should be able to read roadway plans and TCPs, communicate in English or Spanish, and work safely in outdoor conditions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MOT procedures, traffic control practices, and safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret TCPs and signing plans.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English or Spanish.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installation, maintenance, and removal of traffic control devices and work zone setups.
• Mark construction zones for striping, lane closures, and barrier installations.
• Set up and remove lane closures per TCPs and project schedules.
• Deliver, position, and maintain message boards, signs, and MOT equipment.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize MOT devices and materials.
• Assist with inspections to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor work zones to maintain public and worker safety.
• Coordinate activities with MOT Supervisors, inspectors, and project teams.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.

Skills

MOT knowledge

Traffic control

Teamwork

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Traffic control devices

Job description

The Traffic Control Specialist supports Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) operations on heavy highway, bridge, and roadway construction projects. This position is responsible for setting up, maintaining, and removing traffic control devices, assisting with lane closures and traffic patterns, and ensuring compliance with approved traffic control plans, company safety policies, and applicable DOT requirements.

Job Description

• Assist with the installation, maintenance, and removal of traffic control devices and work zone setups.
• Mark and identify construction zones for striping, lane closures, barrier wall installation, and other traffic control activities.
• Set up and remove lane closures in accordance with approved traffic control plans and project schedules.
• Deliver, position, and maintain message boards, arrow boards, signs, and other MOT equipment.
• Load, unload, transport, and organize MOT devices, materials, and equipment.
• Assist with inspections of traffic control devices and equipment to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor work zones and traffic patterns to help maintain a safe environment for the public and project personnel.
• Coordinate traffic control activities with MOT Supervisors, inspectors, and project teams.
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and traffic control requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English or Spanish.
• Previous roadway, highway, bridge, MOT, or related construction experience preferred.
• Knowledge of MOT procedures, traffic control practices, and construction site safety requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret roadway plans, traffic control plans (TCPs), and signing plans.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Must comply with all company safety requirements.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and rain.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, push, pull, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work around heavy equipment, construction traffic, and active jobsites.
• Ability to work flexible day or night schedules, extended hours, including occasional weekends and holidays, based on project requirements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

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