Traffic Controller

Wright Tree Service of Canada

The Position: Traffic Controller

Type: Full-time

Reports To: General Foreperson

About Us:

Wright Tree Service, a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across North America.

Why Wright Canada Holdings:

• A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship.
• Pay rate of $20 to $26 per hour.
• We provide ALL equipment needed except your CSA Certified Work Boots.
• Compensated travel time, depending on working location, and live out allowance.
• Medical and Dental benefits.
• Employee Ownership potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic at work sites, ensuring smooth flow and minimal disruption.
• Monitor site conditions and implement safety protocols to protect workers and the public. Report any hazards or incidents immediately.
• Erect and maintain traffic control signs, cones, and barriers in accordance with applicable regulations and best practices.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for motorists and pedestrians, providing clear directions and information regarding detours and delays.
• Work closely with crew members and site supervisors to coordinate operations and minimize traffic disruption.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and any traffic-related issues encountered during work shifts.
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:

• Traffic Controller Person (TCP) certification or the willingness to obtain if needed.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license, and Driver’s Abstract, with less than 6 demerits.
• Applicant must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Valid First Aid with CPR or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work as part of a team in physically demanding environments.
• Motivated to learn independently and from team members, with strong time management skills.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Comfortable working in noisy environments with proper PPE.
• Willingness to work long hours, overtime, and participate in on-call rotations during emergencies.
• Basic knowledge of trees, including identification and growth habits would be considered an asset.

Join Our Team:

Wright Tree Service of Canada is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service®, Wright Outdoor Solutions®, Eocene Environmental Group℠, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements.

Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based. We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities.