Traffic Planner

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Life insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Diversity recognition

Job summary

AWP Safety is seeking a Traffic Planner in Fort Worth, TX to develop work area traffic control plans that meet project needs and determine permit requirements. You will design plans using AutoCAD or Rapid Plan and ensure they meet MUTCD standards, while preparing quotes and coordinating with agencies.

You will manage multiple projects, supervise draftsmen, and coordinate with dispatch and contractors to ensure timely completion and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD 2015 and/or Rapid Plan to industry drafting standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Meet with customers to develop work area traffic control plans that meet customer’s work zone and project phasing requirements and determine if permit services are required.
• Develop and submit quotes for plans.
• Design and draw temporary traffic control plans to MUTCD standards using AutoCAD or Rapid Plan.
• Submit plans to City/Controlling Agencies for review and approval as required.
• Coordinate with the branch manager for permit services as required per customer.
• Attend meetings with customers and City/Controlling agencies.
• Facilitate contact between dispatch and contractor to coordinate project statewide if required.
• Submit billing for completed traffic plans.
• Manage multiple projects for timely completion and contractor schedule.
• Manage other draftsmen and delegate projects for timely completion.
• Review and advise on traffic plan drawings from draftsmen.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Valid driver license

Microsoft Office

MUTCD knowledge

GIS tools

Tools

AutoCAD 2015

Rapid Plan

Google Earth

Job description

AWP Safety is North America’s leading traffic control specialist. Our team of 6,500 professionals helps secure 2,000 work zones every day – ensuring customer crews, drivers, and our teams get home safely. We protect those who operate, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure in the energy, broadband, and transportation sectors and provide traffic control for major events like the Super Bowl and Boston Marathon.

Since our founding in 1981, we have served customers through the talent of extraordinary team members committed to customer focus, growth, valuing each other, safety and quality, and a sense of urgency.

Job Description

The Traffic Planner will Develop work area traffic control plans that meet customers’ work zone and project phasing requirements as well as ascertain if permit services are required. This role will also support safety initiatives thatprotect employees, customers,and assetswhile also supervising and managingsafe workenvironments.

• Meet with customers to develop work area traffic control plans that meet customer’s work zone and project phasing requirements as well as ascertain if permit services are required (Long term plans using temporary striping and K-rail or short-term daily temporary traffic control plans)
• Develop and submit quotes for plans
• Design and draw temporary traffic control plans to current MUTCD/WATCH manual standards using AutoCAD or Rapid Plan software
• Submit plans to City/Controlling Agencies for review and approval as required
• Coordinate with the branch manager for permit services as required per customer
• Attend meetings with customers and City/Controlling agencies
• Facilitate contact between dispatch and contractor to coordinate the implementation of the project Statewide if required
• Submit billing for completed traffic plans
• Manage multiple projects for timely completion meeting contractor’s schedule
• Manage other draftsmen. Delegate projects for timely completion meeting the contractor’s schedule
• Review and advise on traffic plan drawings from draftsmen

Qualifications

• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD 2015 and/or proficient in the use of Rapid Plan to draw to industry drafting standards preferred
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in the use of Google Earth and another GIS program
• Knowledge of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) (Most recent edition)
• Able to read and understand construction blueprints and specifications
• Must have a valid driver’s license & clean driving record
• Must be able to lift 50lbs & stand for many hours
• Bend and lift repeatedly

Additional Information

• Benefits-eligible 1st of the month following hire.
• All traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness
• Company paid 50k in basic life insurance.
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• AWP named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity

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.