Traffic Technician (Kauai)

Grace Pacific Corporation; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Grace Pacific Corporation in Lihue, Hawaii, is hiring for a position focused on traffic control and equipment management. Candidates should hold a high school diploma, have a valid driver's license, and show mechanical aptitude.

This role requires flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and involves responsibilities such as setting up road closures and maintaining equipment. It is a union position with travel to neighbor islands as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Mechanically inclined with knowledge of tools preferred.
• Capability to navigate using maps and perform basic math.

Responsibilities

• Perform traffic control duties as required.
• Deliver and position traffic control devices as needed.
• Complete pre-trip forms and monitor vehicle issues.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Basic math skills

Good reading skills

Interpersonal skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

1. Performs traffic control duties (flagging, setting up and/or maintaining road closures, etc.) as required and in accordance with regulations, including the appropriate selection of signs and equipment for specific closures.
2. Performs shop work as required including preparing orders, cleaning and/or repairing equipment, and general housekeeping.
3. Delivers/picks up and positions traffic control devices as directed/required.
4. Programs message centers and portable electronic signal systems as required.
5. Ensures documents are correctly completed and turned in for all job assignments, with emphasis on keeping an accurate inventory of incoming/outgoing equipment.
6. Consistently and thoroughly completes pre-trip forms and alerts Supervisor or Dispatcher of any vehicle related issues.
7. Identifies and determines when equipment should be refurbished or replaced and alerts Supervisor or Warehouse Foreman.
8. Conducts oneself in a professional and courteous manner towards the customer and public.
9. May be required to lift varying weight based on assigned duties/tasks.
10. Performs other duties as assigned
11. Promotes awareness of and follows Company and general safety policies
12. Exhibits a core understanding of mutual respect and good customer service orientation in interactions with all people in the workplace.

PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS

1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Mechanical ability and knowledge of tools preferred.
3. Basic math to perform daily tasks.
4. Good reading skills and ability to read maps.
5. Good interpersonal skills.
6. Valid driver's license and clean driver history Record
7. Ability to complete physical exam to meet Dept. of Transportation driver requirements.
8. Ability to safely tow equipment, reverse vehicles over 10,001 GVW, and reverse towed equipment.
9. Required to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or overtime to provide 24/7 operations coverage.
10. Available to travel to neighbor islands as needed.

We primarily employ carpenters, laborers, and operating engineers. We are signatory to collective bargaining agreements with the following unions listed below and are subject to the hiring rules of each collective bargaining agreement. We anticipate hiring for projects on Oahu, Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai as work becomes available and will be contacting the respective union to fill these positions:

Laborers' International Union of North America, Local 368

*This is a union position. Selected candidate will be asked to join the Laborer's union prior to starting work.

EOE / M / F / V / Disabled / AAP