City Rise Traffic - Traffic Control Lead: Martinez

City Rise LLC
Martinez, California 94553 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 09, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Transportation or Transit
  • Summary

    City Rise Traffic - Traffic Control Lead: MartinezHourly / Non-Exempt / Full TimeSalary Range: $39.46 - $50.65We are a well-established and growing company offering a competitive salary and a great benefits package for the right candidate. We service all of California from multiple locations. At City Rise Traffic, we provide high-quality traffic control safety services to construction sites, such as flagging traffic through a work site, lane closures to divert traffic, or detouring traffic to reduce traffic congestion and prevent accidents. We serve the needs of varied industries and are focused on maintaining a safe work environment for construction crews, our employees, and the public. Our focus is safety, so our customers can focus on their jobs.Position Summary:The Traffic Control Lead possesses a general knowledge of principles and practices of supervision. He or she works under the direction of a contractor to identify the various needs and/or phases of a job and is involved in providing onsite leadership and supervision over the traffic control work crew to ensure successful execution. The Lead is expected to safely execute all scopes of traffic control work, including but not limited to flagging setups, single to multi-lane closures, road closures, detours, freeway closures, specialty projects, and field supervision. Outside of the standard Lead job site duties, the Lead will draw on their own knowledge and experience to assist in the onsite training and development of our traffic control employees. The Lead will collaborate with safety & training and field operations to maintain job-site compliance through employee evaluations, jobsite inspections, onsite training, and performance reviews.Essential Functions:Supervise job siteDevelop superior knowledge of work zone setup and professional traffic control responsibilitiesProvide the highest level of customer service to all customers. This includes on-time arrival and well managed work zonesImplement Traffic Plans & PermitsComplete daily Job Hazard Analysis and conduct tailgate meetingsOnsite client contactMaintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions.Manage day-to-day work zone set up, maintenance and tear down. Meeting or exceeding customer, state, federal and company expectationsAbility to recognize dangers using hearing and visionAbility to handle stressful situations and take safe action to avoid serious injuries to any pedestrians, vehicles, customers, and employeesAbility to understand traffic signals/signs, traffic plans and customer requestsAbility to communicate with customers, the public, and with other team membersFollow company and MUTCD guidelines for effective, safe and well managed work zonesDriving company trucksTow and operate towable equipmentKeep equipment in trucks well organized and in working orderEvaluate employee performanceOther duties as assignedQualifications:Current LIUNA membership with journey person classification, applicable CBA requiredProficient knowledge of the Caltrans MUTCDCan read and understand traffic control plans and permitsCan establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and othersCan work independently with minimum supervision while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlinesStrong interpersonal skills and professional demeanorWork in high-volume outdoor locations with multiple interruptions throughout the dayStrong conflict resolution techniquesStrong leadership skillsStrong customer service skillsExcellent multitasking, problem-solving, and organizational skillsBasic computer skills requiredValid CA driver's license with a clean driving record/insurableExperience driving medium duty vehicles and towing trailersBilingual in English/Spanish a plus but not requiredEducation:High school diploma preferred3 years' experience in a traffic control lead role or equivalent preferredValid ATSSA flagging certificationValid ATSSA traffic control tech certificationValid ATSSA traffic control supervisor certificationOSHA 10 certificationOSHA 30 certificationFirst aid/CPR certificationTMA certificationHas received all internal training required for lead advancementPhysical Demands:Lift, carry and place traffic cones to ensure the safety of the work zone. Lifting may be up to 50 lbsUse hands to handle, feel or reach with arms to talkSit, stoop or kneelLift, carry, pull, or place and assemble traffic control signs in the proper order to manage work zone trafficStanding/walking for long periods while flagging, in various weather conditions and different times of day/nightSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focusLanguage Skills:Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write clear instructions, explanations, and correspondence. Ability to read, understand, and implement TCPs and follow industry guidelines. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:City Rise Traffic adheres to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. City Rise Traffic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon new employees verifying legal permission to work in the United States, successfully passing criminal and drug test.#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Job Description

    City Rise Traffic - Traffic Control Lead: MartinezHourly / Non-Exempt / Full TimeSalary Range: $39.46 - $50.65We are a well-established and growing company offering a competitive salary and a great benefits package for the right candidate. We service all of California from multiple locations. At City Rise Traffic, we provide high-quality traffic control safety services to construction sites, such as flagging traffic through a work site, lane closures to divert traffic, or detouring traffic to reduce traffic congestion and prevent accidents. We serve the needs of varied industries and are focused on maintaining a safe work environment for construction crews, our employees, and the public. Our focus is safety, so our customers can focus on their jobs.Position Summary:The Traffic Control Lead possesses a general knowledge of principles and practices of supervision. He or she works under the direction of a contractor to identify the various needs and/or phases of a job and is involved in providing onsite leadership and supervision over the traffic control work crew to ensure successful execution. The Lead is expected to safely execute all scopes of traffic control work, including but not limited to flagging setups, single to multi-lane closures, road closures, detours, freeway closures, specialty projects, and field supervision. Outside of the standard Lead job site duties, the Lead will draw on their own knowledge and experience to assist in the onsite training and development of our traffic control employees. The Lead will collaborate with safety & training and field operations to maintain job-site compliance through employee evaluations, jobsite inspections, onsite training, and performance reviews.Essential Functions:Supervise job siteDevelop superior knowledge of work zone setup and professional traffic control responsibilitiesProvide the highest level of customer service to all customers. This includes on-time arrival and well managed work zonesImplement Traffic Plans & PermitsComplete daily Job Hazard Analysis and conduct tailgate meetingsOnsite client contactMaintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions.Manage day-to-day work zone set up, maintenance and tear down. Meeting or exceeding customer, state, federal and company expectationsAbility to recognize dangers using hearing and visionAbility to handle stressful situations and take safe action to avoid serious injuries to any pedestrians, vehicles, customers, and employeesAbility to understand traffic signals/signs, traffic plans and customer requestsAbility to communicate with customers, the public, and with other team membersFollow company and MUTCD guidelines for effective, safe and well managed work zonesDriving company trucksTow and operate towable equipmentKeep equipment in trucks well organized and in working orderEvaluate employee performanceOther duties as assignedQualifications:Current LIUNA membership with journey person classification, applicable CBA requiredProficient knowledge of the Caltrans MUTCDCan read and understand traffic control plans and permitsCan establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and othersCan work independently with minimum supervision while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlinesStrong interpersonal skills and professional demeanorWork in high-volume outdoor locations with multiple interruptions throughout the dayStrong conflict resolution techniquesStrong leadership skillsStrong customer service skillsExcellent multitasking, problem-solving, and organizational skillsBasic computer skills requiredValid CA driver's license with a clean driving record/insurableExperience driving medium duty vehicles and towing trailersBilingual in English/Spanish a plus but not requiredEducation:High school diploma preferred3 years' experience in a traffic control lead role or equivalent preferredValid ATSSA flagging certificationValid ATSSA traffic control tech certificationValid ATSSA traffic control supervisor certificationOSHA 10 certificationOSHA 30 certificationFirst aid/CPR certificationTMA certificationHas received all internal training required for lead advancementPhysical Demands:Lift, carry and place traffic cones to ensure the safety of the work zone. Lifting may be up to 50 lbsUse hands to handle, feel or reach with arms to talkSit, stoop or kneelLift, carry, pull, or place and assemble traffic control signs in the proper order to manage work zone trafficStanding/walking for long periods while flagging, in various weather conditions and different times of day/nightSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focusLanguage Skills:Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write clear instructions, explanations, and correspondence. Ability to read, understand, and implement TCPs and follow industry guidelines. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination:City Rise Traffic adheres to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. City Rise Traffic does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon new employees verifying legal permission to work in the United States, successfully passing criminal and drug test.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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