Yard Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

About AWP Safety

AWP Safety is North America’s leading traffic control specialist. Our team of 6,500 professionals helps secure 2,000 work zones every day – ensuring customer crews, drivers, and our teams get home safely. We protect those who operate, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure in the energy, broadband, and transportation sectors and provide traffic control for major events like the Super Bowl and Boston Marathon.

Since our founding in 1981, we have served customers through the talent of extraordinary team members committed to customer focus, growth, valuing each other, safety and quality, and a sense of urgency.

Position Summary: 

We're seeking individuals who enjoy physical work outdoors and are dedicated to making a positive impact through their efforts. If you believe in the values of Ownership. Trust. Teamwork, then this career opportunity is for you!!

Safety Sensitive Position

This position requires the preparation, assembly, loading and unloading of traffic control equipment for delivery to various jobsites.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:

• Proper maintenance of equipment.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Organize and maintain warehouse and yard.
• Loading and unloading a company vehicle.
• Ability to read and understand computer generated pick tickets.
• General Housekeeping

• Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently over a 10-hour shift
• Able to work outside in extreme weather conditions for the duration of the shift.
• Good Communication skills.
• Able to use simple hand tools.

Work Environment and Physical Demand:

The employee must be able to successfully manage the physical demands of this position, which include the following: 

• Hours of operation may vary based on staffing needs and workload. 
• Typical workweek 50 hours 
• Majority of time will be in the field.
• The position may work in outside conditions that include inclement weather, not limited to heat, cold, humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt. 
• Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving vehicles, and occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. 
• Noise levels in the work environment and job sites can be loud.  
• Position may lift or carry objects up to 50 pounds.  
• If necessary, in the field, stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; employee lifts push, pulls, or carries objects.  

Competitive Pay: Hourly pay range $16.00- $16.50 based on experience.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.  

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.