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
Set up safe work zones with proper equipment.
Maintain a Flagger Station by standing and controlling road users using hand signals with a STOP/SLOW Paddle
May drive company vehicles to transport equipment, trailers, and team members to and from work sites safely and in a timely manner. May also pull lightweight trailered equipment.
Effective radio communication with team members on work site
Communicate with your crew to keep everyone safe.
Control traffic flow.
Providing outstanding service and protection to customers
Receive continuous development and guidance.
Protect the company's employees, customers, and assets against losses, injuries, and accidents through enforcement of safe work practices.
Develop relationships with internal and external customers to achieve goals and new business opportunities.
Become a subject matter expert in work zone setup/design and professional flagging.
Follow all company safety procedures and practices.
Achieve organizational required training within timeframe established by Project Manager or Facility Manager
Maintain job sites and equipment to ensure the highest quality set-ups and maintain The AWP Way.
Be able to read and understand specific plans and instructions to exceed customer's expectation.
Be able to make field adjustments and corrections to make the project safe for the customer, municipality, motoring public and pedestrians going through the work zone.
Notify Supervisor of any potential safety issues or incidents
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Previous experience in an outdoor labor setting, i.e., Traffic Control, Landscaping, Manufacturing, Construction, Utilities, Military, or Skilled Operator
TMA Driver
Familiarity with a client-based schedule
Valid state driver's license
Steel Toed or Composite Toed Boots
Comfortable 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: