Traffic Technician - Winnipeg, Canada - Barricades & Signs Ltd.

Barricades & Signs Ltd.

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Winnipeg, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

ABOUT US:

Barricades and Signs is the industry leader for all traffic safety needs in Western Canada.

Since 2004, Barricades and Signs has experienced steady growth and can support small scale projects to large scale infrastructure needs.

We offer a full range of roadside safety products and onsite traffic services to our customers.

We treat our employees like our family and with such significant growth there is ample room for growth and professional development.

Come be a part of our growing team

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a member of our operations team, the Traffic Technician will be responsible for setting up, taking down and maintaining traffic accommodations in work zones.

This position is seasonal in nature with the possibility of becoming full-time permanent based upon work demands.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

Competitive compensation
Ample opportunity for overtime
Great work environment and coworkers
Growing Company with room for professional development and advancement
If transition to Fulltime, complete benefits package, including HSA, personal days, and paid Christmas days

KEY RESPONSABILITIES:

Deliver, setup, takedown and maintain traffic control devices to provincial/ local specifications
Provide preventative maintenance and cleaning to traffic control trucks
Setup and service trailer traffic equipment (message boards, traffic lights, arrow boards, etc.)
Complete necessary paperwork accurately and send to Project Coordinators in a timely manner
Load and unload traffic equipment including but not limited to barricades weighing up to 120 lbs.
Understand the demands of provincial and local regulations related to traffic control
Safely direct motorist and pedestrian traffic for the safety of road users and work crews
Maintain a professional demeanor to the public and customers while in the field
Preplan traffic control sites with the creation and use of Traffic Accommodation Plans
Maintain professional and technical knowledge.
Complete equipment installations as required
Ability to provide technical supervision regarding traffic control devices to other traffic technicians
Be readily available to work a variety of hours including nights, weekends, holidays and early mornings.
Travel to various locations is required; LOA is provided.
Safely load and secure products and trailer equipment for transportation
Respect and follow procedures for maintenance and tracking of fleet vehicles and trailers
Maintain proper organization in the yard when loading and unloading vehicles
Lead and participate in toolbox/onsite safety meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum 1 year construction experience
Ability to work flexible schedules
Ability to communicate with project team members to ensure tasks are executed in a timely manner
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Valid provincial driver's license and clean drivers abstract and own means of transportation to and from work
Ability to pass preemployment drug & alcohol testing
Preferably, valid Flagger training certificate
Preferably, current Construction Safety Training certification

Barricades and Signs is an equal opportunity employer and employs without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, or gender identity.