Traffic Technician (Oahu)

POSITION TITLE : Traffic Technician

COMPANY : GP Roadway Solutions

LOCATION : Oahu / Rentals, 660 Mapunapuna St. Honolulu, HI 96819

REPORTS TO : Operations Supervisor

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

Professional traffic control service instills confidence in customers that the Company can be relied upon to provide safe work zones, quality products and excellent service in a timely manner. Excellent customer relations, builds trust and promotes business growth.

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 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

10. Promotes awareness of and follows Company and general safety policies.

11. 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. 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.

7. Ability to regularly lift 50 pounds for loading and unloading equipment.

8. Ability to one-handedly lay down traffic cones from the back of a truck for stretches of roadway of varying lengths.

9. Dexterity and agility; able to regularly and safely climb up and down a truck bed.

10. Ability to safely tow equipment and reverse vehicles over 10,001 GVW

11. Familiarity with island locations and streets.

12. Ability to work flexible hours for a 24 / 7 operation and in all types of weather conditions.

13. Excellent interpersonal skills.

EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled / AAP