Webber - Traffic Control Technician - Niagara, Canada - WEBBER INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT CANADA

WEBBER INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT CANADA

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Niagara, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About us:

Founded in 1963, Webber is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community.

Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada.

Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions.

Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology.

As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Position Summary:

Responsible for responding to incidents on provincial highways.

Incidents include traffic accidents, spills, and emergency situations which affect the highway and the safety of the travelling public, and other emergency situations within the right of way which affect the highway.

Required to assist provincial and local police and emergency response services in incidents and accidents.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note in order to support our road maintenance services, this role may be assigned to operations of equipment for winter or summer operations as required

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Position start date will be in 2025.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Communicate with the Ministry of Transportation Traffic Operations Centre by 2way radio and telephone to provide information and updates pertaining to incidents.
Responsible for completing incident Reports
Coordinate detour routes in the event of an asset (system or road) closure
Conduct follow through investigation on all fatalities to determine if facilities contributed to the accident. (Confirm that all signs were properly posted, etc.)
Track and maintain files on all major incidents and accidents involving assets, personnel and equipment within contract limitation.
Assist with the administration of third party claims by gathering documentation, paperwork and other relevant information.
Coordinate special events involving traffic control, detours and/or closures.
Perform all other duties as assigned
Avoids legal challenges by complying with federal, provincial and local legal requirements.
Positively contribute to a diverse, inclusive and fair work environment, free from discrimination, bullying

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to manage workload independently, prioritize demands and problem solve effectively.
Knowledge base consistent with emergency response management principles, Primary skills include effective communication, assessment, followthrough, decision making and independent judgement.
Proficient computer skills
Position requires a highly developed sense of safety awareness and perceptive ability.
Must have the ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and nonroutine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.
You must be able to communicate with coworkers, understand and follow verbal and written safety instructions.
Must be able to think clearly and focus on your safety in your immediate surroundings, while using tools and equipment, while driving or operating equipment.
Will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to your job.
Comply with Ferrovial Service's Risk Management, Quality Assurance and Health, Safety and Environment management systems, including statutory obligations
Consistently deliver excellent Risk and HSEQ results
Drives for zero harm and relentlessly pursues safety
Acts as a role model for a positive HSE culture in the workplace; encourage people managers and team leaders in his/her business unit to do the same
All other duties as assigned, as emphasized by the

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Education and Experience:

High School Diploma required
Minimum of 2 + years' work experience in highway maintenance operations, freeway traffic control and incidents/accidents management.
Valid Class DZ driver's license is required with a good driving record to drive company vehicle.
OTM BOOK 7 certification required

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold.

The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fume or airbor