Traffic Control/Erosion Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Traffic Control/Erosion Leadwill help with the daily tasks in traffic control in and around construction sites.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up and take down traffic control equipment such as cones, signs, and barricades to ensure the safety of drivers, pedestrians, and construction workers
• Direct and guide traffic flow around a construction site to minimize confusion and maximize safety
• Monitor and assess road conditions to determine if any additional safety precautions need to be taken such as closing roads or diverting traffic
• Coordinate with other workers on the construction site to ensure that traffic control measures are in place and effective
• Conduct site assessments to identify erosion risks
• Develop and implement erosion and sediment control plans
• Install and maintain erosion control measures including; silt fences, erosion mats, sediment basins
• Monitor site before, during, and after construction for compliance
• Ensure that all traffic control equipment is in good working order and properly maintained to prevent accidents and injuries
• Follow all safety protocols and procedures in accordance with HSE regulations and guidelines
• Communicate with road users and the public as needed to provide information or direction during construction activities
• Respond quickly and effectively to emergencies or accidents that occur on or near the construction site
• Keep detailed records and reports on traffic control measures and incidents that occur during the construction project
• Participate in ongoing training to keep up to date with the latest safety regulations and traffic control techniques

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, and walk continuously throughout the scheduled workday
• Stand, reach, drive and use fine motor skills frequently throughout the day
• Bend, kneel, squat, and climb throughout the workday
• Lift up to 100 pounds
• Work both indoors and outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions and may be in loud environments
• Must work in a manner that will not jeopardize the health and safety of him/herself or others

Language Skills

• Must be able to read and comprehend English

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.

All applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employmentdrug test, background check, and motor vehicle recordcheck.

**Equal opportunity employer, including veterans, and individuals with disabilities**