Traffic Technician - Kona

Grace Pacific Corporation; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Pacific Corporation is seeking a dependable traffic control associate to join our field crew in Hawaii. You will flag, set up road closures, and operate MUTCD-compliant equipment, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance on projects across the islands.

You will also perform shop duties, manage inventory, and assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance. The role requires flexibility, good communication, and the ability to work 24/7 in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Mechanical ability and knowledge of tools preferred.
• Good mathematical skills to calculate and maintain proper count of equipment used/rented.
• Good reading and writing skills to comprehend and communicate written orders, instructions and technical information related to road closures and/or rentals.
• Map reading highly desired.
• Valid driver's license, favorable traffic abstract, and ability to meet DOT requirements for commercial vehicle drivers.

Responsibilities

• Performs traffic control duties (flagging, road closures) per MUTCD, including sign/equipment selection for closures.
• Performs shop work: preparing orders, cleaning/repairing equipment, and general housekeeping.
• Delivers/picks up and positions traffic control devices as directed.
• Programs message centers and portable electronic signal systems as required.
• Ensures documents are completed daily for all assignments, maintaining equipment inventory.
• Completes pre-trip forms and reports vehicle issues to Supervisor or Dispatcher.
• Identifies when equipment should be refurbished or replaced and alerts Supervisor.
• May be required to lift varying weight based on duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Reading/writing skills

Map reading

Mechanical ability

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Tools knowledge

Job description

Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Performs traffic control duties (flagging, setting up and/or maintaining road closures, etc.) as required and in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 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 daily 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. May be required to lift varying weight based on assigned duties/tasks.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties: (if any)

1. Conducts oneself in a professional and courteous manner towards the customer and public.
2. Promotes awareness of and follows Company and general safety policies.
3. Exhibits a core understanding of mutual respect and good customer service orientation in interactions with all people in the workplace.
4. Preferred or Desirable: be able to pass a background check for security clearances to military facilities.

Mental and Physical Demands:

1. Meet the abilities of a good flagger.
2. Ability to safely tow equipment, reverse vehicles over 10,001 GVW, and reverse towed equipment.
3. Familiarity with island locations and streets.
4. Ability to work flexible hours for a 24/7 operation and in all types of weather conditions.

Communication Demands:

1. Excellent interpersonal skills.
2. Internal contacts: Operations Supervisors, Dispatchers, Warehouse Foreman, Traffic Control Manager, Estimators/Sales Representatives, other staff as necessary.
3. External contacts: Regulatory agencies, customers, vendors, general public
4. Operate and clearly communicate on a two-way radio.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

1. High school graduate or equivalent.
2. Mechanical ability and knowledge of tools preferred.
3. Good mathematical skills to calculate and maintain proper count of equipment used/rented.
4. Good reading and writing skills to comprehend and communicate written orders, instructions and technical information related to road closures and/or rentals.
5. Map reading highly desired.
6. Valid driver's license, favorable traffic abstract, and ability to meet DOT requirements for commercial vehicle drivers.