Job Description
Job Description
ABOUT US
Barricades and Signs is the industry leader for all traffic safety needs in Western Canada. Since 2004, Barricades and Signs has experienced steady growth and can support small scale projects to large scale infrastructure needs. We offer a full range of roadside safety products and onsite traffic services to our customers. We are thrilled to be a part of the larger Universal Group and have grown to the largest traffic solution provider in the country. Come be a part of our continuously growing team!
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a member of our operations team, the Traffic Technician will be responsible for setting up, taking down and maintaining traffic accommodations in work zones. This position is seasonal in nature with the possibility of becoming full-time permanent based upon work demands.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER
- Competitive compensation
- Ample opportunity for overtime
- Great work environment and co-workers
- Benefits Package that includes health, vision, dental, etc.
- Paid Personal / Sick Days
- Growing Company with room for professional development and advancement
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Deliver, set-up, takedown and maintain traffic control devices to provincial / local specificationsProvide preventative maintenance and cleaning to traffic control trucksSet-up and service trailer traffic equipment (message boards, traffic lights, arrow boards, etc.)Complete necessary paperwork accurately and send to Project Coordinators in a timely mannerLoad and unload traffic equipment including but not limited to barricades weighing up to 120 lbs.Understand the demands of provincial and local regulations related to traffic controlSafely direct motorist and pedestrian traffic for the safety of road users and work crewsMaintain a professional demeanor to the public and customers while in the fieldPre-plan traffic control sites with the creation and use of Traffic Accommodation PlansMaintain professional and technical knowledge.Complete equipment installations as requiredAbility to provide technical supervision regarding traffic control devices to other traffic techniciansBe readily available to work a variety of hours including nights, weekends, holidays and early mornings.Travel to various locations is required; LOA is provided.Safely load and secure products and trailer equipment for transportationRespect and follow procedures for maintenance and tracking of fleet vehicles and trailersMaintain proper organization in the yard when loading and unloading vehiclesLead and participate in toolbox / onsite safety meetingsQUALIFICATIONS
Minimum 1 year construction experienceAbility to work flexible schedulesAbility to communicate with project team members to ensure tasks are executed in a timely mannerStrong written and verbal communication skillsValid provincial drivers license and clean drivers abstractAbility to pass pre-employment drug & alcohol testingPreferably, valid Flagger training certificatePreferably, current Construction Safety Training certificationBarricades and Signs is an equal opportunity employer and employs without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, or gender identity.