Traffic Control Supervisor

Purpose of position: Controls movement of vehicular traffic through construction projects by performing the following duties. Essential duties/responsibilities: Develops, interprets and implements traffic routing plans or MHT, and type and location of control points from TCS 3, Crew Leader or Project Manager. Distributes traffic control signs and markers along site in designated pattern. Directs movement of traffic through site, using sign, hand, and flag signals. Warns laborers and drivers when approaching vehicle fails to heed signals to prevent accident and injury to workers. Informs drivers of detour routes through construction sites. Records license number of traffic control violators for police. Gives hand marker to last driver in line up of one-way traffic for Flagger at opposite end of site, signaling clearance for reverse flow of traffic. Gives direction to flaggers. When not working as a TCS, will perform Laborer work as directed. Please see Laborer position for a listing of job duties that are included in this position. Additional duties/responsibilities: Hauls and moves materials at jobsites Stacks materials Shovels and sweeps asphalt Operates small grinders Lays striping materials on roadway Loads and unloads trucks Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job Job Specifications: Knowledge, skills and abilities Basic reading and mathematical abilities Knowledge and skillful implementation of federal and state regulations for work zone safety and traffic control Knowledge of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD) guidelines and the translation of this to control traffic by using proper devices and techniques Knowledge of the safe and efficient use of hand and power tools including hand shovel, pick, construction bar, rake, broom, and other handheld power tools. Knowledge of safety rules for construction sites and the ability to abide by them Communication skills Knowledge of and exposure to hazardous materials