Company Description

As your traffic control partner, we safeguard your people, your business, and your time. We deliver comprehensive traffic management services, supporting utility, broadband, and infrastructure work in communities across the country. We specialize in supplying the manpower to guide traffic safety around work zones. We also provide consultation and traffic design services, as well as traffic control equipment. Together, our family of brands are committed to improving traffic safety across the areas we serve.

Job Description

Barricade Setter/Driver

$18.00/hr. 

Job summary:

This position requires the pick-up of the traffic control devices in the roadway according to city/Federal code while operating a company vehicle. 

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly and the ability to move/travel long distances within work zones.
• Possesses strong problem solving and communication skills to understand specific needs in the work zone.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Excellent attendance and dependable transportation required.
• High School diploma or equivalent work experience.
• ATSSA Flagger Certification preferred but not required.
• No experience necessary. Training and Development will be provided.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain job sites and equipment to ensure the highest quality set-ups and also maintain The AWP Way.
• Be able to read and understand specific plans and instructions in order to exceed customer’s expectation.
• Be able to make field adjustments and corrections to make the project safe for the customer, municipality, motoring public and pedestrians going through the work zone.
• Possess and wears required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) equipment. PPE Equipment includes: Steel/Composite Toed Boots, Type 3 Reflective Vest, Hard Hat, Eye Protection, Gloves and any other necessary equipment required. (Some PPE provided).

Work Zone Environment and Physical Demands:

During a typical day/night while performing your job duties, you can expect to be exposed to:

• Working in live traffic on the roadways.
• Moving equipment at a fast pace in order to get the work zone established in a timely manner.
• Outside weather conditions throughout the year, including extreme heat.
• Loud noises.
• Pedestrian traffic.
• Demanding customers, inspectors and others involved with the work zone.
• Constant physical activity; entering and exiting vehicles, climbing onto flatbeds, twisting and bending.

Qualifications

Abilities required:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds consistently over a 10-hour shift.
• Able to work outside in extreme weather conditions for the duration of the shift.

Additional Information

Minimum requirements:

• Valid AZ Driver’s License with a motor vehicle report that meets company guidelines
• Must be able to read and write English
• Good Communication skills.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.