Paving MOT - Lead

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values.  In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation. 

Position Summary  

The MOT Lead is responsible for supervising and ensuring the proper set up and take down of all traffic control devices, as well as maintaining the setup for the duration of the job for all MOT personnel. 

Responsibilities:  

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety, first in everything we do. 
• Supervise and ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all Middlesex Safety Policies and Procedures 
• Present daily huddles, weekly Toolbox Talks and safety talks 
• Develop and implement maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans in coordination with project managers.
• Set up and dismantle traffic control devices such as cones, barricades, signage, and temporary lane closures.
• Must be able to identify potential hazards and assist in maintaining a safe work environment for all Team Members 
• Supervision of all MOT Team Members 
• Ensure all MOT setups comply with local, state, and federal safety standards (e.g., MUTCD guidelines).
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to include day/night shift work with extended hours when necessary 
• Ensure proper set up, maintenance and removal of all traffic controls 

Qualifications:  

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a MOT supervisor 
• MOT advanced certification 
• Knowledge of FDOT and MUTCD standards 
• Able to follow verbal instructions 

Necessary Attributes:  

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles 
• Team player and with strong interpersonal skills 
• Self-starter with excellent verbal communication skills 
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals 
• Dedicated and hard working 
• Strong commitment to success of all 
• Possess a strong work ethic 
• Demonstrate the upmost professionalism in how you represent yourself 
• Show quality in everything you do 
• Lead with integrity while producing high quality work 

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.