Traffic Control Driver/Helper Waco

Lite & Barricade; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Traffic Control Drivers and Helpers in Waco. In this role, you will ensure safe and efficient delivery of equipment while adhering to TXDOT and MUTCD standards. You will be responsible for loading trucks, communicating with customers, and maintaining the cleanliness of vehicles. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where teamwork and safety are paramount. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are eager to contribute to essential community services, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability insurance

Critical illness insurance

Cancer insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required for all positions.
• Ability to read and understand traffic control plans is essential.

Responsibilities

• Execute work orders timely and communicate with customers effectively.
• Assist in loading and delivering equipment as per work orders.

Skills

Ability to comprehend and perform daily tasks

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to work with different crew members

Ability to work on high-speed roads

Ability to read traffic control plans

Professional communication with customers

Education

High school degree or equivalent education/experience

Job description

• Medical insurance is available to all employees and most employee premiums are paid by the employer
• Dental and Vision
• Life Insurance is available to all employees and premiums are paid by the company
• Short and Long-term Disability, Critical Illness and Cancer insurance are optional

Position: Traffic Control Driver/Helper Waco

Location: Waco, TX

Job Id: 143-1

# of Openings: 1

Job Title: Driver Department: Dispatch

Driver

SCOPE OF JOB:

The Driver is responsible for executing work orders in a timely manner and communicating with the customers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform stretch and flex exercises.
• Report to Dispatch to receive orders for the day.
• Contact customers to verify deliveries are as scheduled. Pull and load trucks as work order specifies.
• Make sure loads are correctly strapped.
• Deliver equipment, and if needed, set up work orders based on TXDOT and/or MUTCD standards.
• Upon completion of work order, get work order signed.
• Upon receipt of signed work order, report to Dispatch for additional daily tasks.
• Fill up work trucks with fuel.
• Make sure work trucks are clean.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to comprehend and perform all daily tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work with different crew members.
• Ability to work on high-speed roads.
• Ability to read traffic control plans.
• Ability to communicate with customers in a professional manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school degree or equivalent education/experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light industrial work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move, transport, install, and remove objects.
• Visual acuity is constantly required to operate machines, equipment, and/or motor vehicles, perform mechanical or skilled trade tasks, and ensure the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Frequently subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions with no effective protection from the weather.
• Occasionally subject to hazards that may include a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat exposure to chemicals, and/or functioning in narrow aisles or passageways.
• Occasionally subject to noise at a level that may require the employee to shout in order to be heard.
• Occasionally communicates with customers and employees in other departments. Must be able to exchange accurate information verbally and in writing.

Helper

SCOPE OF JOB: The Field Helper is responsible for assisting Drivers to execute work orders in a timely manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform stretch and flex exercises.
• Report to Dispatch to receive team member information.
• Help Driver pull and load trucks as work order specifies.
• Make sure trucks are correctly loaded.
• Help Driver deliver and set up work orders based on TXDOT and/or MUTCD standards.
• Make sure work trucks are clean.
• Train with Drivers to acquire the skills to perform the Driver job.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to comprehend and perform all daily tasks.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work with different crew members.
• Ability to work on high-speed roads.
• Ability to read traffic control plans.
• Ability to communicate with customers in a professional manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school degree or equivalent education/experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Medium industrial work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move, transport, install, and remove objects.
• Visual acuity is constantly required to operate machines, equipment, and/or motor vehicles, perform mechanical or skilled trade tasks, and ensure the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Frequently subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions with no effective protection from the weather.
• Occasionally subject to hazards that may include a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, exposure to high heat exposure to chemicals, and/or functioning in narrow aisles or passageways.
• Occasionally subject to noise at a level that may require the employee to shout in order to be heard.