Traffic Control Support Specialist

Job SummaryMetro Engineering Solutions, LLC (“MES”) is looking for a Traffic Control Support Specialist to join our growing Traffic Control team! MES is a multifaced utility and telecommunications engineering firm serving clients throughout the Midwest. This is a great opportunity for an individual interested in construction and field operations who is willing to learn and grow within the traffic control profession.Duties and ResponsibilitiesSupport the Traffic Control team with implementation, maintenance, and removal of traffic control setups.Participate in traffic control flagging training, and traffic control technical training.Set up, adjust, and remove cones, barrels, signs, barricades, and arrow boards.Assist with maintaining a safe work environment for crews and the public.Communicate with crews and supervisors to coordinate traffic flow.Monitor traffic conditions and assist with adjustments.Maintain flexibility with schedules, locations, and weather conditions.Support daily traffic control operations and all other assigned duties.Work Environment and Physical DemandsPrimarily work outdoors, must be able to work in extreme heat and cold.Regularly required to walk for long distances.Ability to lift and place traffic control equipment.Compensation and BenefitsCompensation will commensurate with experience.Medical benefits package that includes medical & prescription coverage, dental, and vision plans for employees and their qualifying family members (eligible after 90 days employment), which is 100% covered by the employer.Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with up to 4% employer match (eligible after 6 months of employment), which is 100% fully vested on day one.Group term life insurance and long-term disability offered to eligible employees.Additional voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability, HFSA and DCA, Life and AD&D) offered to eligible employees.Holiday pay as well as PTO available after 90 days of employment. Additional PTO vesting over time.Employee Assistance Program including counseling, coaching and financial resources.RequirementsHigh School diploma and/or equivalent combination of education & experience.Traffic control experience is preferred but not required.Required to have satisfactory results on a Motor Vehicle Record check and maintain a valid driver's license.OSHA confined space training certification preferred.Ability to understand basic principles of public and private utilities.Ability to learn and understand civil, structural, electrical, and communication systems and structures.Compliance and knowledge of OSHA and site safety rules.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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