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!!

 

Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Plan, Coordinate, and oversee traffic control operationsCommunicate with your crew to keep everyone safe.  Supervise and direct traffic control crews to ensure safe traffic flow.Inspect work zone to confirm proper placement of signs, barricades, and other traffic control devices to comply with state regulationsProviding outstanding service and protection to customers  Protect the company’s employees, customers, and assets against losses, injuries, and accidents through enforcement of safe work practices.Become a subject matter expert in work zone setup/design and professional flagging. Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION  

Previous experience in an outdoor labor setting, i.e., Traffic Control, Landscaping, Manufacturing, Construction, Utilities, Military, or Skilled Operator3+ Years Traffic Control Experience / ATSSA CertificateTCT/TCS Certification PreferredTMA DriverAble to Read and Interpret BlueprintsOSHA 10/OSHA 30 PreferredFamiliarity with a client-based schedule  Valid state driver's license Steel Toed or Composite Toed BootsComfortable standing 8-12 hours a day Ability to lift 50-60 lbs. Accustomed to working in all types of weather, and in traffic. Must be able to pass pre-employment screening including a drug test.

Additional Information

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

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. 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 pushes, pulls, or carries objects.  

AWP considers any position that requires the individual to drive an AWP vehicle and/or be present at an AWP worksite for any reason a safety sensitive position.

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 their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.