Traffic Control Supervisor

Purpose of position:   Controls movement of vehicular traffic through construction projects by performing the following duties.

Essential duties/responsibilities:

- Develops, interprets and implements traffic routing plans or MHT, and type and location of control points from TCS 3, Crew Leader or Project Manager.

- Distributes traffic control signs and markers along site in designated pattern.

- Directs movement of traffic through site, using sign, hand, and flag signals.

- Warns laborers and drivers when approaching vehicle fails to heed signals to prevent accident and injury to workers.

- Informs drivers of detour routes through construction sites.

- Records license number of traffic control violators for police.

- Gives hand marker to last driver in line up of one-way traffic for Flagger at opposite end of site, signaling clearance for reverse flow of traffic.

- Gives direction to flaggers.

- When not working as a TCS, will perform Laborer work as directed.  Please see Laborer position for a listing of job duties that are included in this position.

Additional duties/responsibilities:

- Hauls and moves materials at jobsites

- Stacks materials

- Shovels and sweeps asphalt

- Operates small grinders

- Lays striping materials on roadway

- Loads and unloads trucks

Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job

Job Specifications:

Knowledge, skills and abilities

- Basic reading and mathematical abilities

- Knowledge and skillful implementation of federal and state regulations for work zone safety and traffic control

- Knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD) guidelines and the translation of this to control traffic by using proper devices and techniques

- Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand and power tools including hand shovel, pick, construction bar, rake, broom, and other handheld power tools.

- Knowledge of safety rules for construction sites and the ability to abide by them

- Communication skills

- Knowledge of and exposure to hazardous materials

Qualifications

Training/Education:

- High school diploma or equivalent

- Traffic Control Supervisor Certification by the State of Colorado or ATSSA

- Valid Colorado Flagger Certification

- Valid Drivers License

Experience:

- Two years experience in Roadway Construction settings, with a full understanding of the construction phasing, planning and field execution

- Two years experience as a Traffic Control Supervisor with at least a year of that with mobile traffic control zones (managing the phasing of the mobile zone and people associated with that phasing)

Working Environment:

- Outdoor environment that includes exposure to rain, sleet, snow, extreme cold, dust, mud, heat, direct sunlight, dark, and noise

- May be exposed to moving vehicles, exhaust and fumes

Physical Activities:

- Prolonged standing and bending, reaching, crawling, climbing, grasping, kneeling, squatting, and twisting.

- Often includes lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling items up to 75 pounds.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with this job

Kolbe Striping is a Seasonal/Work Dependent Employer.  Hours will be limited by weather or work load, and layoffs will occur.

Kolbe Striping is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a workplace free of drugs.