Sr Traffic Control Technician

Sr Traffic Control TechnicianMasTec Communications Group gives you the opportunity to become a part of an engaging and growing industry. As a Sr Traffic Control Technician, you are an integral part of the construction team and will manage the day-to-day scheduling process for all construction projects. MasTec Communications Group takes great pride in providing engineering, construction, design, and management solutions that meet the growing telecommunications needs throughout the United States. Join our fast-growing team of professionals and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety! Make it Safe, Make it Personal, Make it Home.ResponsibilitiesPlace, remove, and repair temporary and permanent traffic control devicesCoordinate and supervise traffic flaggers in construction areasHold responsibility for managing time and administrative functions for direct reportsComply with all organizational and regulatory safety standards and ensure all team members attend and execute pre-task safety planning requirements each dayInspect traffic control devices to ensure functionality, placement, and safety complianceManage the direction of traffic using signs, paddles, hand gestures, radios, and/or verbal communicationMaintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functionsManage day-to-day work zone set up, maintenance, and tear down, meeting or exceeding customer, state, and company expectationsLift, carry, and place up to 50 lbs. of traffic cones and traffic control signs to ensure the safety of the work zoneKeep equipment in trucks well-organized and in working orderDirect movement of traffic through the site, using signs, hand, and flag signalsWarn laborers and drivers when approaching a vehicle that fails to heed signals to prevent accidents and injury to workersInform drivers of detour routes through construction sitesRecord the license numbers of traffic control violators for the policeGive a hand marker to the last driver in the lineup of one-way traffic for the flagger at the opposite end of the site, signaling clearance for the reverse flow of trafficWrite and review maintenance and incident reports for on-site issues or concernsQualificationsSafety is a part of your day-to-dayUnderstanding of all phases of telecom constructionHigh School diploma or equivalentFive years of relevant experience in a supervisory roleValid Driver's LicenseAbility to read, comprehend, and interpret complex and detailed construction and traffic control plansAbility to effectively present and direct detailed instructions to team members in small groupsAbility to perform and understand fundamental mathematical problemsAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructionsValid Flagger CertificationKnowledge and skillful implementation of federal and state regulations for work zone safety and traffic controlKnowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) guidelinesKnowledge of safety rules for construction sites500 hours of experience in traffic control flaggingBasic understanding of construction job sitesCompensation of $23-$26 per hour, depending on the experience. Hard work pays off.Financial Security: 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Life insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability, Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Work/Life Balance: Paid time off, Paid holidays, Family and medical leave, Paid sick timeOvertime pay will be provided in accordance with California labor laws, at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked over 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a workweek. Rest and Meal Breaks will be compensated for paid rest periods and granted unpaid meal breaks in accordance with California labor laws.Your employment with MasTec is "at-will," meaning either you or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.