Traffic Controller - Casselberry WFL

WD Wright Contracting; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WD Wright Contracting is seeking a Traffic Controller based in New York. The role involves ensuring traffic safety around construction sites by setting up work zones and communicating with drivers. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have excellent communication skills, and be able to perform all flagging duties while maintaining a drug-free status.

This position requires working in various weather conditions and includes responsibilities such as loading equipment and submitting paperwork timely.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be 18 years of age or older.
• A valid driver’s license is preferred.
• Must have a smartphone with internet access for communication.

Responsibilities

• Setup and maintain temporary work zones according to regulations.
• Load and unload equipment to and from the company vehicle.
• Complete and submit necessary paperwork before leaving job sites.
• Wear and maintain proper PPE.
• Ensure company vehicles are clean and orderly.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in varying weather conditions

Physical capability to perform flagging duties

Job description

Traffic Controller

The Traffic Controller works with construction teams to ensure automobiles and pedestrians do not interfere with, or pose a danger to, laborers and their projects. Candidates must become certified in basic traffic safety techniques by attending a training class provided by the company. The Traffic Controller 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 to proceed slowly. Traffic Controllers must constantly be aware of both the construction and traffic activity taking place around them. Compliance with all safety regulations is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Setup, maintain, and remove temporary work zones including warning signs, traffic cones, and rumble strips 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 in a timely manner 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
• Review start time and address of job site or meeting location (if applicable) as established and sent by office scheduler via company app
• Read and understand Wright safety manual and employee handbook
• Reports directly to a Field Supervisor
• Other job duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• 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.

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