Traffic Control Technician

Integrity; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Integrity, an AWP Safety Company, is seeking a Traffic Control Technician in Washington, DC. You will set up and manage traffic control devices, coordinate with customers, and ensure safety in work zones while following federal, state, and local guidelines.

The role requires a TCT certification or 2000+ hours, ability to lift 40–50 pounds, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, hourly position with benefits and opportunities for overtime.

Qualifications

• Traffic Control Technician (TCT) Certification or 2000+ verifiable hours required.
• Able to lift 40–50 pounds.
• Prior experience in temporary traffic control, utility, or construction preferred.
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Must follow safe workplace practices.
• Valid Driver’s License without suspensions or revocations.
• Must pass pre-hire drug screen; this is a safety-sensitive position.
• Stay alert around moving traffic and follow safety rules at all times.
• Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and remove signs, channelizing devices, and traffic control devices per guidelines.
• Use stop/slow paddle to guide traffic and monitor site activity.
• Follow safety rules from training and communicate with crew and supervisor.
• Help keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe; work outdoors year-round.
• Drive company vehicle to transport equipment and personnel.
• May pull lightweight trailered equipment.
• Follow all company safety procedures and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety minded

Clear communication

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Traffic Control Technician Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

At Integrity, an AWP Safety Company, we operate as a team, we support each other,hold each other accountable and look to build and lift each otherup. We look for ways to give back to our community and ourpeers. We strive every day to be better than we were the daybefore by welcoming feedback and taking responsibility for ouractions. We provide the best service to our clients and take pridein our work. We never stop growing, innovating, and creating.We look to challenge the status quo and we operate with Integrity in all that we do. Every day we are guided by our Ways of Being; be Safe, be Generous, be Accountable, be Coachable, be Caring, be Better.**SIGN ON BONUS - RECEIVE $1500 AFTER 90 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT!**

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position per WA Law.

Job Description

As a Traffic Control Technician, this role will support and uphold AWP’s core values and mission to protect our customers’ people, businesses, and time. Controls movement of vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic through work zones using hand signals with a STOP/SLOW Paddle. Reviews, comprehends, and executes temporary traffic control plans and/or standards to ensure work zones are properly installed and maintained. Coordinates and communicates with customers to ensure the safety of all workers.

• Set up, maintain, and remove Advance Warning Signs, Channelizing Devices, and other traffic control devices according to Federal, State, and/or Local Temporary Traffic Control Guidelines and Temporary Traffic Control Plans for simple and intermediate complexity work zones.
• Setting up cones, signs, and barricadesand taking traffic control equipment downUsing a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic, watching traffic and job site activityFollowing all safety rules taught in trainingCommunicating with your crew and supervisorHelping keep vehicles and equipment clean and safeWorking outside all year, in all weatherShifts may change based on job needs:Some nights, weekends, or emergency work may berequiredYou may stand or walk8 to 12 hours per shiftWe give you a hard hat, safety goggles, a safety vest, safety whistle, walkie talkie, and cold/hot weather gear: you bring your own steel toe safetyboots that go above the ankle.
• Drive a company vehicle to transport equipment, trailers, and team members to and from work sites safely and in a timely manner.
• May also pull lightweight trailered equipment.
• Follow all company safety procedures and practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Traffic Control Technician (TCT) Certification or 2000+ verifiable hours required.
• Able to lift 40–50 pounds.
• Prior experience preferred in temporary traffic control services, utility industry, or construction industry preferred.
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office products and customer relationship management systems.
• Must be able to follow safe workplace practices.
• Valid Driver’s License void of suspension or revocation.
• Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test (this is a safety sensitive job).
• Stay alert around moving traffic and follow all safety rules all the time.
• Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect.

Additional Information

What We Offer

• Full time, $23/hour+ based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including three medical plan options and two dental plan options, along with additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage.
• Eligibility for benefits starts on the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Company-paid life insurance coverage.
• Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
• Availability of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Participation in the 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Integrity, an AWP company, considers anyposition that requires the individualto drive an Integrity/ AWP vehicle and/or be present at an AWP worksite for any reason a safety sensitive position.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.