Traffic Control Technician

Traffic Control TechnicianMasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States. MasTec Communications Group performs both wireline and wireless communication services on a national scale. We are experts in cell tower construction, RF engineering, broadband fiber optic cable installation, OSP engineering, wireline construction, and emergency maintenance services. At MasTec you'll be joining a family, where we are dedicated to supporting each other and building an atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless.The Traffic Control Technician will help control the movement of vehicular traffic through construction projects by performing the following duties listed below. In addition, you will:Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functionsDistribute traffic control signs and markers along the site in a designated patternManage day-to-day work zone set up, maintenance, tear down, meeting or exceeding customer, state, and company expectationsLift, carry, and place up to 50 lbs. of traffic cones to ensure the safety of the work zoneLift, carry, place, and assemble traffic control signs in the proper order to manage work zone trafficKeep equipment in trucks well-organized and in working orderDevelop superior knowledge of work zone setup, design, professional flagging responsibilities, and be willing to share your knowledge with teammatesDirect 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 injuries 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 line-up of one-way traffic for the flagger at the opposite end of the site, signaling clearance for reverse flow of trafficWrite and review maintenance and incident reports for on-site issues or concernsQualifications About You:Valid driver's license with a good driving record1 year of experienceKnowledge and skillful implementation of federal and state regulations for work zone safety and traffic controlKnowledge of the manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD) guidelines and the translation of this to control traffic by using proper devices and techniquesKnowledge of safety rules for construction sites and the ability to abide by them500 hours of experience in traffic control flaggingBasic understanding of construction job sitesAbility to work nights, weekends, and holidays if neededCompensation of $22-$25 per hour, depending on the experience. Hard work pays off.See what you will get for your effort:Financial Security401(k) with company matchEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Life insuranceShort-term and Long-term disabilityRed Wing Boot VoucherHealth and WellnessMedical, dental and vision insuranceDependent care and medical flexible spending accountsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Work/Life BalancePaid time offPaid holidaysFamily and medical leavePaid 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, 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.