Traffic Control Technician - Niagara, Canada - Silverback Traffic Solutions

Description

COME JOIN OUR TROOP

SILVERBACK TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS is a Niagara based company and a proud member of LIUNA.

We have multiple positions available immediately for
Traffic Control Personnel

We are looking for hard-working, dependable, safety-oriented team players with positive attitudes to join our growing team and help us to build and maintain client relationship though their on-site traffic control needs.

Compensation:

• Starting Wage of $21.37/hr all rates as per LIUNA Schedules
• Weekly Pay
• Benefits and Pension as per LIUNA rates

Responsibilities:

• Setup/Take down temporary workplaces for construction, maintenance and utility work.
• Perform basic traffic control set ups ensuring that they meet MTO Book 7 requirements to ensure safety of all stakeholders impacted by the site (crew members, motorists, pedestrians, etc.)
• Safely guide the passage of the general public through and around the temporary workplace as well as the safety of all workers onsite
• Protect your peers, construction workers, the motoring public, cyclists & pedestrians by regulating traffic flow.
• Interpret traffic management plans to determine correct placement of required signage and channeling devices
• Perform multiple traffic control setups ensuring that they meet traffic plan requirements and the safety of all stakeholders impacted by the site (crew members, motorists, pedestrians, etc.)
• Follow instructions of onsite supervisor/supervisor
• Ensure safety and efficiency issues are addressed and remedied immediately in the temporary workplace
• Maintain open and professional communication with coworkers
• Report unsafe work situations to the onsite supervisor and operations manager

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Traffic Control training or experience an asset
• G class driver's license with a clean driver's abstract
• Book 7 Knowledge is an asset
• Good communication skills to be able to give motorists & pedestrians simple directions, explain hazards, and answer questions
• An appreciation and understanding of road safety
• Able to calmly troubleshoot issues and collaborate with a diverse group of people
• Ability to use a smartphone and enter data using computerized mobile devices
• Ability to lift/move a minimum of 50lbs
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time

Salary:
From $21.37 per hour


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Schedule:

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

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime

pay


COVID-19 considerations:
Personal protective equipment provided or required.
Social distancing guidelines in place
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place


Willingness to travel:

• 50% (preferred)

Work Location:
On the road