Traffic controller Jobs in Clovis, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $39.46 - $50.65

City Rise Traffic - Traffic Control Lead : Fresno

Hourly / Non-Exempt / Full Time

Salary Range : $39.46 - $50.65 / hour

Salary depends on job classification and location

We are a well-established and growing company offering a competitive salary and a great benefits package for the right candidate.

We service all of California from multiple locations. At City Rise Traffic, we provide high-quality traffic control safety services to construction sites, such as flagging traffic through a work site, lane closures to divert traffic, or detouring traffic to reduce traffic congestion and prevent accidents. We serve the needs of varied industries and are focused on maintaining a safe work environment for construction crews, our employees, and the public. Our focus is safety, so our customers can focus on their jobs.

Position Summary :

The Traffic Control Lead possesses a general knowledge of principles and practices of supervision. He or she works under the direction of a contractor to identify the various needs and / or phases of a job and is involved in providing onsite leadership and supervision over the traffic control work crew to ensure successful execution. The Lead is expected to safely execute all scopes of traffic control work, including but not limited to flagging setups, single to multi-lane closures, road closures, detours, freeway closures, specialty projects, and field supervision.

Outside of the standard Lead job site duties, the Lead will draw on their own knowledge and experience to assist in the onsite training and development of our traffic control employees. The Lead will collaborate with safety & training and field operations to maintain job-site compliance through employee evaluations, jobsite inspections, onsite training, and performance reviews.

Essential Functions :

Supervise job site

Develop superior knowledge of work zone setup and professional traffic control responsibilities

Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers. This includes on-time arrival and well managed work zones

Implement Traffic Plans & Permits

Complete daily Job Hazard Analysis and conduct tailgate meetings

Onsite client contact

Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions.

Manage day-to-day work zone set up, maintenance and tear down. Meeting or exceeding customer, state, federal and company expectations

Ability to recognize dangers using hearing and vision

Ability to handle stressful situations and take safe action to avoid serious injuries to any pedestrians, vehicles, customers, and employees

Ability to understand traffic signals / signs, traffic plans and customer requests

Ability to communicate with customers, the public, and with other team members

Follow company and MUTCD guidelines for effective, safe and well managed work zones

Driving company trucks

Tow and operate towable equipment

Keep equipment in trucks well organized and in working order

Evaluate employee performance

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Current LIUNA membership with journey person classification, applicable CBA required

Proficient knowledge of the Caltrans MUTCD

Can read and understand traffic control plans and permits

Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others

Can work independently with minimum supervision while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines

Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor

Work in high-volume outdoor locations with multiple interruptions throughout the day

Strong conflict resolution techniques

Strong leadership skills

Strong customer service skills

Excellent multitasking, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Basic computer skills required

Valid CA drivers license with a clean driving record / insurable

Experience driving medium duty vehicles and towing trailers

Bilingual in English / Spanish a plus but not required

Education :

High school diploma preferred

3 years experience in a traffic control lead role or equivalent preferred

Valid ATSSA flagging certification

Valid ATSSA traffic control tech certification

Valid ATSSA traffic control supervisor certification

OSHA 10 certification

OSHA 30 certification

First aid / CPR certification

TMA certification

Has received all internal training required for lead advancement

Physical Demands :

Lift, carry and place traffic cones to ensure the safety of the work zone. Lifting may be up to 50 lbs

Use hands to handle, feel or reach with arms to talk

Sit, stoop or kneel

Lift, carry, pull, or place and assemble traffic control signs in the proper order to manage work zone traffic

Standing / walking for long periods while flagging, in various weather conditions and different times of day / night

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus

Language Skills :

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write clear instructions, explanations, and correspondence. Ability to read, understand, and implement TCPs and follow industry guidelines. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination :

City Rise Traffic adheres to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. City Rise Traffic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon new employees verifying legal permission to work in the United States, successfully passing criminal and drug test.