Objectives of this Role
- Learn and assist in setting up and tearing down of various types of traffic control equipment
- Learn and develop skills within the department
- Work efficiently and courteously on jobsites to provide a safe environment for motorists
Daily and Monthly Responsibilities
- Manage day to day work zone setup, maintenance and tear down, meeting or exceeding, state and company expectations.
- Performs basic repair and maintenance tasks for traffic signs and assists with traffic control; follows all safety rules and regulations on the job site; duties may vary according to job assignment.
- Assists with the maintenance and repair of traffic control signs; operates, maintains and cleans sign shop equipment.
- Communicate effectively by telephone, intercom, computer or other communication devices.
- Assists with installing, repairing and replacing signs according to standard procedures; learns to test signs for proper reflectivity and illumination factors; learns to identify and report maintenance issues, safety hazards and traffic problems.
- Operates a variety of trucks (with manual and automatic transmissions), equipment and hand tools in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; learns to inspect vehicles and equipment according to company and DOT standards.
- Train and obtain knowledge of quantity sheets
Skills and Qualifications
- Reading and understanding route maps and street signs
- Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of trucks and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures.
- Following safe work practices.
- Making accurate basic arithmetic calculations.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public
- Following verbal and written instructions
- Knowledge of company, State and Federal policies and procedures.
- Techniques of traffic control.
- County policies and procedures governing traffic control projects.
- OSHA safety rules and regulations, and safety standards in hazardous traffic environments.
- Federal and state safety laws and regulations, including drug and alcohol testing guidelines for CDL.
- Report to work at the designated start time
- Must have strong work ethic
- MUST HAVE VALID DRIVERS LICENSE
Preferred Qualifications
- This is the entry level position in the Traffic Control Specialist job series.
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- One (1) year construction, road maintenance, and/or manual labor experience.
C‑HAWKK CONSTRUCTION, LLC is a traffic control industry leader serving the state of Kansas.
We are committed to getting things done, always staying family focused and providing service that is better than the rest. We can handle pretty much anything you throw at us, including: Line Striping. Water Blasting. Rumble Strips. Concrete Barrier Wall. Major Traffic Control. Permanent Signing. Equipment Rental & Sales. And more.
Customers can always expect us to be: Trusted. Dependable. Traffic Safety.