Traffic Control Technician - Greeley RT

Right Traffic; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Traffic is hiring Traffic Control Technicians in Greeley, Colorado. The role involves setting up and managing safe work zones, requiring proficiency in traffic safety techniques. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess valid driver's licenses, and be capable of lifting 50 pounds.

The position includes responsibilities such as maintaining temporary work zones and coordinating with on-site teams to prevent traffic hazards. On-the-job training is provided to support your growth in this dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred.
• Must have a smartphone with internet access.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Proficient in all Traffic Controller activities.
• Setup and maintain temporary work zones.
• Load and unload work zone equipment.
• Submit necessary paperwork before leaving job site.
• Wear and maintain proper PPE.
• Coordinate with on-site foreman.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Ability to stand throughout entire shift

Physical capability for flagging duties

Job description

Traffic Control Technician

Right Traffic is hiring Traffic Control Technicians to set up and manage safe work zones. We offer on-the-job training and support your growth every step of the way.

At Right Traffic, we are committed to our employees' safety, development, and well-being.

The Traffic Control Technician works with construction teams to ensure that vehicles and pedestrians do not interfere with, or pose a danger to, laborers and their projects. Candidates must be certified in basic traffic safety techniques and are required to have demonstrated proficiency as a Traffic Control Technician. The Technician must create a safe work zone that ensures traffic does not cause a threat to the workers. This involves setting up cones and barriers that show traffic where to drive, as well as holding up signs that tell traffic to either stop or proceed slowly. Technicians must constantly be aware of both the construction and traffic activity taking place around them. Compliance with all safety regulations is mandatory.

The Technician's principal activities are coordinating with on-site foremen, performing traffic control and flagging duties at assigned job sites, including setting up, maintaining, and removing temporary work zones. Driving or traveling from the employee’s home to the job site (or, if applicable, assigned meeting location) and from the job site (or, if applicable, assigned meeting location) to the employee’s home, whether in a personal or company vehicle, is not a principal activity of this position and constitutes non-compensable commuting time under the Fair Labor Standards Act and applicable state law.

Responsibilities

• Be proficient in all Traffic Controller activities
• Setup, maintain, and remove temporary work zones including warning signs, and traffic cones, according to ATSSA and DOT regulations
• Load and unload work zone equipment to and from the company vehicle at the job site
• Complete and submit all necessary paperwork before leaving the last job site
• Wear and maintain proper PPE in accordance with Wright specific policy
• Ensure that company vehicles are kept clean and orderly and inform management of any safety concerns or vehicle problems
• Coordinate work operations with on-site foreman
• Review start time and address of job site or meeting location (if applicable) as established and sent by office scheduler via company app
• Drive the company vehicle in a safe manner when commuting to and from job sites, if employee chooses to use a company vehicle for commuting
• Read and understand Wright safety manual and employee handbook
• Reports to the Field Supervisor
• Other job duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record preferred (mandatory for employees who elect to use a company vehicle to commute)
• Must have a smartphone with internet access for timekeeping and communication to receive work schedule
• Excellent communication skills
• Be able to work in all weather conditions and tolerate varying climates of heat, cold, and rain
• Pass a drug screen prior to employment and maintain a drug free status
• Be able to stand throughout your entire shift, hand and arm movement is required
• The position does not allow for frequent breaks
• Be able to lift 50 pounds
• Be physically capable of performing all flagging duties
• Have reliable transportation to and from job sites. All employees are permitted to drive their own vehicles to the job site or assigned meeting location. Driving of, or riding with, crew members to and from the job site or assigned meeting location, whether in a personal or company vehicle, is voluntary carpooling for the convenience of the employees.

An Equal Oppertunities Employer.