Traffic Control Technician presso Peak Utility Infrastructure

Peak Utility Infrastructure is an integrated engineering and construction company that serves the Electric, Natural Gas, and Telecommunications industries.  We provide a full suite of engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance services, including repair, replacement, maintenance, and installation of natural gas, telecommunications, and electric infrastructure through our operating subsidiaries: SiteWise, Kelly Cable, Riley Brothers, and Superior Pipeline Services.

Position Title: Traffic Control Technician

Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Pay Rate: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour DOE 

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Traffic Control Technician is responsible for ensuring the safety of motorists and pedestrians by managing traffic flow around construction sites and other work zones.  The Traffic Control Tech is responsible for setting up and maintaining temporary traffic control in work zones. Their duties include using traffic control devices to divert drivers and pedestrians, monitoring road repairs, and supervising teams as they install equipment. Responsibilities are to employ traffic control devices to divert pedestrians and drivers, monitor the repair of roads, and supervise teams as they install equipment. Oversee traffic flow and ensure safety at construction sites. This is a DOT-related position and will be subject to the FMCSA regulations. The primary duty of the Traffic Control Tech is to coordinate and inspect traffic control set-ups for conformance with approved traffic control plans, MUTCD guidelines and local entity requirements. American Traffic Safety Services Association ATSSA certification or CCA Colorado Contractors Association - TCT Traffic Control Technician. Must be willing to travel (Per Diem will be paid).

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety rules and regulations of the Company and particularly the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations Traffic Management: Direct and guide traffic flow around construction sites to minimize confusion and maximize safety. This includes setting up and taking down traffic control equipment such as cones, signs, and barricades.

• Installation and Maintenance: Install and maintain traffic control devices, ensuring they are in good working order to prevent accidents and injuries.

• Monitoring Conditions: Assess road conditions and determine if additional safety precautions are necessary, such as closing roads or diverting traffic.

• Communication: Coordinate with construction teams and communicate effectively to ensure that traffic control measures are in place and effective.

• Safety Protocols: Follow all safety protocols and procedures in accordance with health and safety protocols.

• Place signs, barricades and traffic cones

• Follow all safety precautions to protect motorists and construction workers

• Load and unload equipment and materials 

• Move construction equipment

• Perform vehicle checks to ensure compliance with DOT regulations

• Place temporary construction signs in work areas.

• Position arrow boards or variable message boards in work areas

• Set up traffic cones and other traffic safety devices in work areas

• Monitor the work zone throughout the shift to ensure items remain in their proper locations

• Collect and load traffic control items at the beginning and end of shifts

• Install, remove, and reset delineators, signs, posts, and supports

• Make deliveries, pick-ups and job checks in a safe, efficient, and timely manner

• Efficiently communicate with all levels of people - employees, customers, accident information, maintenance service schedules, etc

• Conduct themselves in a manner that promotes a professional and respectful atmosphere and ensures that the service encounter with the customer is an exceptional experience

• Perform a needs assessment when speaking with customers to translate their requests into our related products

• Maintain delivery/pickup tickets

• Learn/Responsible for safe lifting, loading, unloading of equipment to and from trucks

• Arrive to work site on time wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), e.g., hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, masks, and earplugs as required, and when applicable, a respirator

• Adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures

• Direct traffic at construction sites to ensure the safety of workers, pedestrians, and motorists

• Set up and maintain traffic control devices such as cones, signs, and barricades

• Communicate effectively with construction crews to coordinate traffic control efforts

• Monitor traffic patterns and adjust control measures as needed

• Report any incidents or issues to supervisors promptly

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while prioritizing safety

• Strong communication skills to interact with diverse groups of people

• Understanding of basic electrical components related to traffic control systems

• Adheres to and promotes the environmental, health and safety policies

• Proficient in traffic control and using traffic control program

• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure effective operation of the department and the Company

Success Factors:

• Pass medical fit-for-duty test; hold/obtain DOT medical card

• Ability to read maps and knowledge of local streets. Basic reading and writing ability to comply with road signs, complete paperwork, and knowledge of federal and state motor carrier safety regulations

• Must be able to read plans and ensure traffic control plans are implemented and maintained

• Good knowledge of state and local roadways and experience operating delivery vehicles of varying sizes

• Requires technical thinking, and the ability to read standards and schematics

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with team members inside and out of the organization

• Knowledge of the traffic control/construction industry. Previous experience in traffic control or construction environment desired

• Familiarity with construction inspection processes

• Good decision making, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with high attention to detail

• Must be comfortable and effective working in an environment with changing demands, delays and responding to unexpected situations

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required; ability to maintain a high level of professionalism when interacting with all customers (internal/external)

• Excellent interpersonal communications skills including a proven ability to listen and understand customers, as well as ability to work in a team environment

• Willing to travel as needed. Work is performed outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions / varying temperature, e.g., exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, dry and / or windy conditions

• Work includes prolonged and repeated lifting (including overhead) up to 35lbs., standing, walking, climbing, twisting, kneeling, reaching, and feeling, climb and balance, crouching and crawling

• Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination

• Able to stand for extended periods of time, 8 to 10 hrs. per day

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma or a related discipline, or the equivalent education and /or experience

• American Traffic Safety Services Association ATSSA certification or CCA Colorado Contractors Association - TCT Traffic Control Technician 

• 1+ year of traffic control experience and construction and/or utility experience

• Knowledge of DOT regulations pertaining to commercial vehicles

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver’s License is required within two weeks of employment

• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen

• Willing to travel (Per Diem will be paid)

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.