Sr Traffic Control Technician

Sr Traffic Control Technician

MasTec Communications Group gives you the opportunity to become a part of an engaging and growing industry. As a Sr Traffic Control Technician, you are an integral part of the construction team and will manage the day-to-day scheduling process for all construction projects. MasTec Communications Group takes great pride in providing engineering, construction, design, and management solutions that meet the growing telecommunications needs throughout the United States. Join our fast-growing team of professionals and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety! Make it Safe, Make it Personal, Make it Home.

Responsibilities

• Place, remove, and repair temporary and permanent traffic control devices
• Coordinate and supervise traffic flaggers in construction areas
• Hold responsibility for managing time and administrative functions for direct reports
• Comply with all organizational and regulatory safety standards and ensure all team members attend and execute pre-task safety planning requirements each day
• Inspect traffic control devices to ensure functionality, placement, and safety compliance
• Manage the direction of traffic using signs, paddles, hand gestures, radios, and/or verbal communication
• Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions
• Manage day-to-day work zone set up, maintenance, and tear down, meeting or exceeding customer, state, and company expectations
• Lift, carry, and place up to 50 lbs. of traffic cones and traffic control signs to ensure the safety of the work zone
• Keep equipment in trucks well-organized and in working order
• Direct movement of traffic through the site, using signs, hand, and flag signals
• Warn laborers and drivers when approaching a vehicle that fails to heed signals to prevent accidents and injury to workers
• Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites
• Record the license numbers of traffic control violators for the police
• Give a hand marker to the last driver in the lineup of one-way traffic for the flagger at the opposite end of the site, signaling clearance for the reverse flow of traffic
• Write and review maintenance and incident reports for on-site issues or concerns

Qualifications

• Safety is a part of your day-to-day
• Understanding of all phases of telecom construction
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Five years of relevant experience in a supervisory role
• Valid Driver's License with a good driving record
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret complex and detailed construction and traffic control plans
• Ability to effectively present and direct detailed instructions to team members in small groups
• Ability to perform and understand fundamental mathematical problems
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions and to maintain and submit daily logs and reports
• Valid Flagger Certification
• Knowledge and skillful implementation of federal and state regulations for work zone safety and traffic control
• Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) guidelines and the translation of this to control traffic by using proper devices and techniques
• Knowledge of safety rules for construction sites and the ability to abide by them
• 500 hours of experience in traffic control flagging
• Basic understanding of construction job sites

Compensation of $23-$26 per hour, depending on the experience. Hard work pays off.

Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Life insurance

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Family and medical leave
• Paid sick time

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.