Traffic Control Regulator

Job Summary

The Traffic Control Regulator (TCR) is responsible for regulating road traffic on job sites to ensure employee and citizen safety as well as project productivity. This position reports to the Foreman and is a key member of the worksite crew. We are hiring in the following cities: Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Kalamazoo, Flint, Mt Pleasant, and Big Rapids.

Job Functions

• Regulate road traffic on job sites to ensure employee and citizen safety as well as project productivity
• Ensure required tools are clean and in good working condition for the day
• Set-up, maintain, and remove signs, arrow boards, cones and/or barrels around worksite
• Act as a key contributor in the safety culture by ensuring compliance with company safety policies and procedures
• Determine when cross streets can be opened and direct traffic accordingly
• Ensure all traffic equipment is stowed away safety and securely at the end of each work day
• Make sure trash is disposed of properly each day
• Clean and maintain vehicles as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must demonstrate strong teamwork skills
• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written communication) with management, staff and outside entities as well as follow verbal and written instructions in English
• Safety consciousness, including willingness to wear all required PPE (hard hat, safety vest, work boots, hearing and eye protection)
• Knowledge of construction principles, techniques and procedures strongly preferred

Experience, Education and Other Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Willingness and ability to travel and work overtime, when needed
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Chauffeur's License preferred, or willingness to obtain one
• Must pass a criminal background check, routine physical and drug screen
• Must take and pass the MDOT traffic control regulators class and become certified
• Physical Requirements Include: Ability to safely walk long distances, stand for extended periods, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, see and hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must be able to work in a variety of work environments including, outdoors in a variety of weather conditions as well as in and around mobile equipment, noise, dust and traffic.

EOE/M/W/Vet/Disabled/PDA

Current Openings for Traffic Control Regulator Jobs at The Heritage Group