Traffic Control Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: BOE

A review of this job description has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties, all duties and requirements are essential job functions.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities; however, some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves and/or others.

PURPOSE: To assist in the preparatory and laborious work associated with the different departmental trades; pipe, asphalt, grading, curb and gutter, structures, traffic control, etc.

JOB DUTIES:

Perform work zone traffic control activities as needed and required.

Execute an effective and compliant traffic control plan, in conjunction with project management, including individual work activities, to meet project goals.

Conduct daily and routine work zone traffic control inspections as required.

Required to operate pickups and/or flatbed trucks, and miscellaneous hand tools.

Must also be able to load and unload trucks and haul and lift materials.

Complete required paperwork in a timely manner while assuring accuracy.

Assures the proper handling, storage and inventory of work zone traffic control equipment and materials for the duration of the project.

Ensure that required tasks are completed in accordance with all applicable company, local, state and federal rules and regulations.

Effectively communicate any problems or concerns to appropriate personnel.

Perform additional duties as required or directed by their immediate supervisor or other manager.

KNOWLEDGE: Most general construction working positions do not require any specific background or knowledge, however the ability to read, writing, add, and subtract of whole numbers increases the opportunity to be upgraded or trained in other skills in the company that do require such knowledge.

High school diploma or GED.

Willing to obtain certification through the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) or equivalent recognized authority.

Sound knowledge of state traffic regulations.

The ability to stand for extended periods.

The ability to work as part of a team.

The ability to work in harsh weather conditions.

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Exceptional observation skills.

Effective communication skills.

EXPERIENCE: No previous experience is required, experience in a particular department would affect wage amount paid.

INITIATIVE AND INGENUITY: Exercise judgment to comply with instructions or prescribed routines, methods or practices involved in the making of minor decisions within the limitations of standard methods and procedures.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: Position requires the ability to climb, to grasp, to push and pull, to bend at the waist, to walk and stand for long periods of time and to lift up to 50 pounds. Position requires the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word and receive detailed information through oral communications.

MENTAL AND / OR VISUAL DEMAND: Continuous mental and visual attention required to avoid hazards and mistakes.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR EQUIPMENT: Responsible for preventing damage to tools and equipment being used to perform and complete task assigned.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR MATERIAL: Responsibly for preventing damage to materials worked with.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY OF OTHERS: Normal care necessary to prevent injury to others, due to inherent hazard.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: Responsible for own work.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Disagreeable working conditions with continuous exposure to dust, dirt, seasonal temperature variances, wet cement, with several elements continuously present to the extent of being objectionable.

HAZARDS: Working on active roadways; Struck By Hazards