Union - General Labour - Freeway - Services - Oshawa, Canada - Ramudden

Ramudden

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Oshawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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GENERAL LABORER - FREEWAY TECHNICIAN - OSHAWA - RAMUDDEN SERVICES

Ramudden - a caring force for a safer world.

We create complete solutions for workplace safety for road works, buildings, facilities, railways, and other infrastructure projects. But we always do it our own way. With great consideration.

We are the leaders in our industry, and we have amazing people on our team.

We are looking for Freeway Traffic Technicians to join our team at Ramudden Services.

The Freeway Traffic Technician is an integral part of the Traffic Control Team.

They are involved in the setup, monitoring, and take down of road closures to protect road workers and the travelling public.

They will provide flagging services to ensure the appropriate flow of traffic on public and private roadways and construction sites.

The Freeway Traffic Technician works both day and night shifts.

The Freeway Traffic Technician will perform additional duties including loading/unloading the work truck, driving Company vehicles, and other tasks to support the needs of the business.

We offer:
Comprehensive benefits

Employee perk programs including discounted gym memberships and shopping discounts
Business casual work environment
Opportunity for growth and development
Company events

A great team

You have:
Full G class license with a clean driver's abstract (no tickets, charges, demerits; this will need to be provided upon hire)
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
Strong communication skills
Computer literate and comfortable participating in interviews, orientation, and other training online as a group and independently
Able to learn/understand appropriate traffic regulations, policies, and procedures
Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Able to stand for long periods
Able to hold and turn a stop/slow paddle
Able to concentrate for long periods in a busy environment
Comfortable working in live traffic
Commitment to health and safety
Own smartphone to send/receive texts/communicate with other staff
Flexible for shifts - start/end times, days, nights, weekends
Available for overtime as required
Knowledge of traffic control, Book 7, and/or flagging operations is an asset
Willingness to join LiUNA local within 15 days of start of employment

As a Freeway Traffic Technician, you will:
Under the supervision of a Ramudden Services Team Lead, read and understand traffic control plans, and follow verbal work instructions as provided
Securely load and unload traffic control equipment and signage delivered to job sites
Paperwork including vehicle inspections reports
Drive company vehicle to/from worksites and shop
Perform the set-up and take-down of roadway lane closures
Regulate the flow of traffic on job site as per company procedures
Maintain visual and/or audio contact with co-workers during "flagging" operations
Complete all jobsite and other paperwork as required

Working Conditions:
Work outdoors and in a variety of weather conditions
Periods of standing or sitting during the roadway closure
Hours of work and work assignments may vary for operational reasons
Traffic management services may be delivered seven days a week and 24 hours a day

Ramudden - Seeing how to make the world safer, caring enough to make it happen.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be considered as the detailed description of all work required in the job.

Ramudden Canada is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodations.