Road Work Ahead is a family owned and operated traffic services company that has served Idaho for over 20 years. We are currently looking to hire motivated, hardworking, and career focused Traffic Control Technicians/Flaggers out of our Meridian location to service the Treasure Valley and more .
RWA is Idaho's preferred traffic control company. We offer some of the industries highest pay, company provided transportation, paid training and advancement opportunities, and a family oriented environment!
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly and be on your feet for long periods of time.
- Problem solving and communication skills.
- Flexibility to work long hours and varying shifts, including nights and weekends.
- Dependable transportation required.
- No experience necessary. Training and certification provided on site.
Job Responsibilities:
- Set up and maintain job sites and equipment while working with contractors on job sites.
- Be able to read and understand basic traffic plans and follow instructions.
- Communicate with your supervisors and coworkers to keep everyone safe.
- Control traffic flow with stop/slow paddles and have a presence to the public.
- Provide outstanding service and protection to customers.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills / Abilities:
- Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions
- Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change
- Ability to work with a variety of personalities
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to have situational awareness at all times for your safety and others.
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 and winter snow/ice.
- 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.
The benefits of this position allows you to be outdoors, travel (sometimes at distances that would put you up in a hotel), if selected; trips to annual conferences, safety bonuses, and more.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 45 per week
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid training
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
