Traffic Controller

Traffic Control Flagger
Statewide Safety Systems is the premier resource for providing work zone traffic control services throughout the nation. At Statewide, we are committed to keeping people safe. That includes drivers, pedestrians, workers, and everyone else at the site we serve.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety and operating rules and federal regulations.
• Promote safe work practices as well as maintains and fosters a safe work environment.
• Duties include but are not limited flagging to provide a safe work zone for all employees working on or near the site.
• Notifies proper authorities and prepares reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.
• Diagnose minor malfunctions and performs minor maintenance and servicing activities when maintenance personnel are not available.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must possess an unexpired driver’s license.
• Must understand basic mathematics.
• Must be able to work a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work.
• Must possess good communication skills (verbally and written).
• Must be able to judge speed/distances of objects/moving parts.
• Required to make logical choices and/or drawing logical conclusions.
• Complete annual training and pass safety operating rules examination.
• Required to take actions and/or making decisions affecting security/wellbeing of others.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Subject to pre-employment drug screen.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this role. This position will be physically demanding at times. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the physical requirements of this job.

• Regularly lift weight up to 20 lbs.
• Regularly carry weight up to 20 lbs. for a distance up to 100 feet.
• Regularly ascend/descend a truck step.
• Regularly kneel, bend, squat while transferring up to 25 pounds of weight.
• Regularly sit and stand for an extended period.
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces up to 1/2 mile.
• Must be able to be aware of surroundings and follow verbal commands while being exposed to moderately loud noises daily.
• Must be able to adapt to various temperature extremes including but not limited to heat, cold, moisture and wind.
• Able to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow
• Able to work in a safety sensitive work environment.

Benefits:

• Statewide Safety Systems offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. Benefits begin after 30 days of employment.
• Paid, on-the-job training: ATSSA certification, defensive driver training and handling emergencies
• Quick promotion for employees interested in doing more – you can become a supervisor, estimator or manager with no college degree required

It is the policy of Statewide Safety Systems to provide equal opportunity in employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military status, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tyler, TX 75708: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Traffic Control: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• Flagger Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location