Traffic Control

Traffic Control Technician/Maintainer - Barricade Setter

What Do You Offer Us?

• Maintain job sites and equipment to ensure the highest quality set-ups and also maintain The AWP Way.
• Be able to read and understand specific plans and instructions in order to exceed customer’s expectation.
• Be able to make field adjustments and corrections to make the project safe for the customer, municipality, motoring public and pedestrians going through the work zone.
• Possess and wears required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) equipment. PPE Equipment includes: Steel/Composite Toed Boots, Type 3 Reflective Vest, Hard Hat, Eye Protection, Gloves and any other necessary equipment required. (Some PPE provided).

What We Offer You:

• Company website: To apply go to our website at mearscareers.net
• Pay Scale: $20-23/hr based on experience
• Industry-leading benefits: health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paidtime off (PTO) and 401(k).

What is Required?

• ATSSA Traffic Control Technician (TCT) Certification required.
• ATSSA Flagger Certification preferred but not required.
• ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor Certification preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly and the ability to move/travel long distances within work zones.
• Possesses strong problem solving and communication skills to understand specific needs in the work zone.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Excellent attendance and dependable transportation required.
• High School diploma or equivalent work experience.

Work Zone Environment and Physical Demands:

During a typical day/night while performing your job duties, you can expect to be exposed to:

• Working in live traffic on the roadways.
• Moving equipment at a fast pace in order to get the work zone established in a timely manner.
• Outside weather conditions throughout the year, including extreme heat.
• Loud noises.
• Pedestrian traffic.
• Demanding customers, inspectors and others involved with the work zone.
• Constant physical activity; entering and exiting vehicles, climbing onto flatbeds, twisting and bending.

This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) drug & alcohol testing regulations as outlined in 49 CFR Part 382 and/or 49 CFR Part 199.