Traffic Control Specialist

King Asphalt; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

King Asphalt in Rock Hill, SC, is seeking a qualified flagger to support traffic control activities at various job sites. The role requires ATSSA-style training/certification and proven flagger experience to ensure safe, compliant lane closures and work zones.

You will coordinate with project management, crews, and safety personnel to implement effective traffic control plans, perform inspections, and maintain equipment and paperwork.

Qualifications

• Must be certified as a flagger.
• Proven experience working as a flagger.
• Sound knowledge of state traffic regulations.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform work zone traffic control activities as needed and required.
• Develop and execute an effective traffic control plan in conjunction with project management.
• Conduct daily and routine work zone traffic control inspections.
• Train and develop workers who perform work zone traffic control tasks.
• Operate pickups and/or flatbed trucks and use hand tools.
• Work from ladders, lifts, or scaffolds to install or repair traffic control devices.
• Load and unload trucks; haul and lift materials.
• Complete required paperwork timely with accuracy.
• Ensure proper handling, storage and inventory of work zone traffic control equipment and materials.
• Comply with all company, local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Communicate problems or concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform additional duties as directed by supervisor or manager.
• Certification through ATSSA or equivalent authority.
• Proven flagger experience and knowledge of state traffic regulations.
• Stand for extended periods and work in harsh weather; strong teamwork and communication skills.

Skills

Flagger Certification

Traffic Control

Communication

Team Player

Job description

PURPOSE:

To assist in the preparatory and laborious work associated with the different departmental trades; pipe, asphalt, grading, curb and gutter, structures, traffic control, etc.Must take a class to be Certified for Flagging. King Asphalt will provide this training.

JOB DUTIES:

• MUST BE CERTIFIED
• Perform work zone traffic control activities as needed and required.
• Develop and execute an effective and compliant traffic control plan, in conjunction with project management, including individual work activities, to meet project goals.
• Conduct daily and routine work zone traffic control inspections as required.
• Responsible for training and development of workers who perform work zone traffic control tasks.
• Required to operate pickups and/or flatbed trucks, and miscellaneous hand tools.
• Work from ladders, lifts, scaffolds, as necessary, to install, maintain or repair traffic control devices.
• Must also be able to load and unload trucks and haul and lift materials.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner while assuring accuracy.
• Assures the proper handling, storage and inventory of work zone traffic control equipment and materials for the duration of the project.
• Ensure that required tasks are completed in accordance with all applicable company, local, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Effectively communicate any problems or concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other manager.
• Certification through the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) or equivalent recognized authority.
• Proven experience working as a flagger.
• Sound knowledge of state traffic regulations.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to work in harsh weather conditions.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional observation skills.
• Effective communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.