Traffic Control Specialist

Traffic Control Specialist Department: Operations Employment Type: Full Time Location: United States - Portland, OR Reporting To: Ryan Lester Compensation: $60,000 - $90,000 / year Description At Utilities One , we are driven by innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to building the future of critical infrastructure. As a trusted turnkey solutions provider across telecom, power, water, renewable energy, and data center sectors, we deliver high-quality services that connect and empower communities. In addition to our core operations, we offer specialized consulting services that help our clients design, optimize, and execute complex infrastructure projects with confidence and precision. We believe our greatest strength is our people — a team of dedicated professionals who bring expertise, collaboration, and integrity to everything they do. Join us and become part of a growing organization where your contributions make a meaningful impact. We are seeking an experienced Traffic Control Specialist to oversee training, certification, compliance, and quality assurance for our traffic control operations. This role is responsible for developing and delivering training programs, ensuring compliance with MUTCD, OSHA, and applicable state and local regulations, conducting field audits, and maintaining the highest safety and quality standards across all traffic control crews. The ideal candidate combines strong field experience with the ability to train, mentor, and continuously improve operational performance. Location : Office & Field-Based (Regular job site visits required) Key Responsibilities Conduct in-house training for traffic control personnel, including Flaggers, Leads, and Supervisors, and manage employee certification and recertification; Develop, update, and maintain training materials , procedures, and guidelines in compliance with MUTCD, OSHA, and applicable local and state regulations; Conduct regular job site visits to observe traffic control operations, verify compliance with approved Traffic Control Plans (TCPs), and provide real-time support and corrective guidance as needed; Review field performance , crew errors, incidents, and compliance issues, providing constructive feedback and coaching to employees and crew leadership; Proactively identify and resolve issues to prevent work stoppages , inspection failures, client concerns, and municipal violations while promoting continuous improvement in safety, quality, and operational consistency; Review Traffic Control Plans prior to submission, participate in the approval process, and collaborate with TCP planners and Professional Engineers (PEs) to improve constructability and field execution; Partner with HR and Operations to support employee training, career progression, and the development of company-wide traffic control standards and best practices. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Proven experience in traffic control, work zone safety, and traffic control operations; Certified Flagger Instructor; additional traffic control or safety certifications are an asset; Prior experience training, mentoring, and coaching field personnel; Strong knowledge of MUTCD, OSHA , and applicable state and local traffic control regulations; Ability to read and interpret Traffic Control Plans (TCPs) and evaluate field setups for compliance; Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Benefits Health Insurance plans (health, dental, vision); Whole Life Insurance; 401k Plan; PTO/Paid Holidays; A supportive, safety-first company culture; Career Advancement Opportunities; The chance to make a real impact within a rapidly growing construction organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr Utilities One