Traffic Control Supervisor

Company Description

MOT Plans, an AWP Safety company, is a rapidly growing national safety services provider committed to protecting our customers’ people, business, and time. AWP is America’s Traffic Control Leader, representing nearly every major public utility: electric, gas and telecommunications.

AWP Safety has been the leading provider and innovator of traffic control solutions since our inception in 1993. Our main goal is to improve processes by continually establishing best practices for productivity and cost effectiveness. Driving added value to our customers through the talented execution of our employees and the pursuit to provide extraordinary service for our customers is what has built our company and its national reputation for integrity.

Job Description

As a TCS you will work in collaboration with the Facility Manager, Project Managers, and local MOT team to support MOT’s core values and mission to protect our customers’ people, business, and time. MOT TCS reviews and executes temporary traffic control plans and/or standards to ensure work zones are properly installed and maintained along with coordinating and communicating with customers to ensure the safety of all workers.

• Set up and maintain channelizing devices, and other traffic control equipment according to Federal, State, and/or Local temporary traffic control guidelines and temporary traffic control plans for complex work zones to ensure the safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic through project locations and work zones.
• Coordinate and communicate work activity for onsite MOT personnel including protectors (flaggers), TMA drivers, and pilot car operators providing breaks and overall management of work zone operations.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with customers while always maintaining a professional approach to meeting customers’ expectations.
• Drive company vehicles to transport equipment, trailers, and team members to and from work sites in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. May also be required to pull lightweight trailered equipment.
• Follow all company safety procedures and practices and notify their supervisor of any potential safety issues or incidents.
• Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring to protectors (flaggers) and obtain all MOT-required training within the time frame established by the Facility Manager.
• Complete all required project documentation including pre-job safety briefings (PJSB), daily ticket control logs, traffic control inspections, vehicle inspections, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• FDOT Advance Temporary Traffic Control.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License void of suspension or revocation.
• Must have open availability.
• Must be capable of standing 8-12 hours and lifting 80lbs repetitively using proper lifting techniques.
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office products.
• Must be able to follow safe work practices and company safety guidelines.
• Competent in working around a high volume, fast-moving traffic.

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. 
• Typical workweek 50 hours.
• 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 push, pulls, or carries objects.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

· Competitive Pay: $18.00-19.00 per hour based on experience, overtime opportunities, guaranteed pay increase within the first year.

· Rapid Advancement: Potential opportunities to progress to Senior Protector in just 4 months, with further growth potential to Lead Protector, Field Supervisor, or Manager roles.

· Comprehensive Training: Paid, on-the-job training including ATSSA certification and defensive driving, with ongoing professional development.

· Benefits for eligible employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays, P