Maintenance of Traffic Laborer

Job Description

Come join the successful team at Acme Barricades where we offer competitive pay, performance bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package including a 401k plan, and exceptional career stability and growth opportunities. We are a diverse company offering professional mentorship and continuing career training for dedicated, goal‑oriented individuals.

The Maintenance of Traffic laborer is required to perform temporary traffic control operations to maintain traffic on a roadway construction project in a manner that protects and conveys the public efficiently within a specified work zone. This position requires performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, company policies and procedures, and safety guidelines.

• Set‑up and maintain traffic control devices, installation and service of work‑zone signs, and lights
• Set up and maintain assigned Maintenance of Traffic activity including detours and lane closures
• Coordinate services with the on‑site client representative or officials
• Load and unload equipment into and out of company trucks
• Deliver / Pick‑up equipment from customer jobsites
• Coordinate activities of traffic control laborers to ensure compliance with MOT guidelines
• Make recommendations on existing conditions to coordinate procedures for traffic maintenance activities
• Complete daily paperwork and reports as required by supervisor
• If approved driver, may operate a company vehicle and maintain company standards with Motor Vehicle Record
• Perform all other duties as assigned

• Minimum of 2 years in Maintenance of Traffic / Temporary Traffic Control or related industry (e.g., Road Construction, Highway Maintenance, Construction)
• High School Diploma/GED and ability to communicate clearly both written and verbally
• Advanced MOT Certification Preferred

• Competitive pay and growth
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Vacation and PTO (paid time off)
• 401(k) plan + Company match
• Performance bonus
• Overtime

• If approved driver, valid license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
• Pass initial drug screening & background check
• Maintain company standards post‑employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record, and controlled substance/drug testing
• Capable of repeated physical effort including driving for many hours per day and/or several hours at a time, standing and walking for extended periods, walking on varying ground surfaces, frequently lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, working from elevated platforms, ladders or truck beds, and comfortable around vehicles moving through work zones
• Ability to operate hand/power tools, manual dexterity to operate keyboards and smart phones, physical agility to use arms, legs and hands repetitively
• Maintain constant awareness of surroundings on construction site including placement of machinery and equipment, other employees and construction activities
• Vision adequate to see moving vehicles, read highway construction MOT signs, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans
• Hearing adequate to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance, conversations in person, and over the telephone
• Ability to work safely outdoors and under adverse environmental conditions which include high speed traffic areas, heavy construction equipment, fuel fumes, construction substances, and all weather conditions
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule which will include changing work schedule and overtime which may include night shifts, weekends, and holidays
• Capable of working individually and as a team with other employees, communicate clearly both written and verbally

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