About this role
TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPERVISOR
Coeur d’Alene, ID / Spokane, WA Area
LaRiviere is seeking an experienced Traffic Control Supervisor to lead traffic control operations on construction projects throughout North Idaho and Eastern Washington. Most projects are local; some regional travel may be required.
The ideal candidate is safety-focused, organized, and comfortable directing crews while maintaining safe access for motorists, pedestrians, and construction personnel.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead traffic control crews: Assign duties, coordinate coverage, and provide clear direction to flaggers and traffic control personnel.
- Implement traffic control plans: Oversee the placement, inspection, maintenance, and removal of temporary signs, cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices according to approved project plans.
- Monitor work zone safety: Evaluate traffic flow, visibility, pedestrian access, and changing site conditions. Coordinate necessary adjustments with project leadership.
- Coordinate construction activities: Work with superintendents, equipment operators, subcontractors, and agency representatives to maintain safe and efficient operations.
- Enforce safety procedures: Conduct crew briefings, reinforce safe work practices, and address or escalate unsafe conditions promptly.
- Maintain documentation: Complete daily traffic control logs, inspection records, and incident reports as required.
- Respond to changing conditions: Coordinate traffic control responses to unexpected hazards, weather changes, or incidents within the work zone.
Qualifications
- Previous experience supervising traffic control operations on road or construction projects.
- Current Traffic Control Supervisor certification accepted by the applicable project jurisdiction.
- Ability to read and implement traffic control plans and follow applicable work zone requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform essential job duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Reliable transportation to assigned job sites and willingness to travel regionally as needed.
Compensation
- Pay is based on experience, qualifications, and work history.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
LaRiviere is an Equal Opportunity Employer is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All LaRiviere subcontractors and vendors agree they will abide by the equal opportunity provisions of 41CFR 60-1.4.