Traffic Control Technician Driver

75 County Road 372, Jarrell TX

Description

Job purpose Traffic Control Technician Driver routinely performs manual labor while driving in a truck, delivering, setting up,and picking up Traffic Control Devices for construction work zones and Special Events in various locations where high volume traffic/pedestrians exists; while providing top safety traffic standards and specifications in managing lane closures and road closures. Duties and responsibilities •Employee performs routine manual work in driving a truck, delivering, picking up and setting up of traffic control devices •Works and understand traffic control signs and advisories •Knowledge of proper traffic control at construction sites including flagging and placement of barricades and cones as per TMUTCD and TXDOT Standard TCP's. •Knowledge of traffic laws •Performs heavy manual labor duties out doors in extreme weather conditions as needed. •Provided minor equipment maintenance such as checking hydraulic/brake fluid, oil, water, transmission and air pressure levels and cleans vehicles •Attendance and punctuality at work are essential functions of this position •Use hand to finger, handle and operate object tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms •Must be able to lift up to 50- 100 lbs with help of another person and up to 35-40 lbs by oneself •Employee is frequently required to walk, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, walk, twist, reach, push, and balance to perform essential job functions and tasks. •May work more than 40 hours during the workweek to include holidays and weekends. •Must work on various work shifts which consists of day and evening shifts, overnight included, weekend work •Working in conditions that are primarily outside with exposure to temperature variations; occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals. Qualifications •Must be at least 18 years old •A valid driver’s license and clean driving record (CDL Class A preferred but not required) •Ability to read, follow and comprehend road traffic diagrams, regulations and instructions in English •Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups of individuals; face-to-face, or by telephone; always placing the safety 1st as priority •Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with high energy co-workers and department heads, and the general public. •Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. •Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. •Ability to read and comprehend work orders in order to pull materials pertinent to current job. •High level of interpersonal skills and ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision. •Must be able to follow company procedures, policies and guidelines at all times. •This position is subject to Flasher Equipment Company's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy which includes the following tests: pre-employment, post-accident, random, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing, and TX DOT physical required to CDL licensee •Work experience in a closely related construction field preferred. •Ability to operate all types of Flasher Equipment trucks for specific job site requirements. •Ability to properly operate assigned equipment to include forklifts, hand equipment and manual/ electric pallet jack. •Report vehicle and all equipment malfunctions to supervisor immediately. Working conditions • May work more than 40 hours during the workweek to include holidays and weekends. • Work shifts consists of day and evening shifts, overnight included, emergency(on call) weekend work • Working conditions are primarily outside with exposure to temperature variations; occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals. Physical requirements • Use hand to finger, handle and operate object tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms • Must be able to lift up to 50- 100 lbs with help of another person and up to 35-40 lbs by oneself • Employee is frequently required to walk, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, walk, twist, reach, push, and balance to perform essential job functions and tasks.