Traffic Control Technician-Quick Hire!•St. George,UT,USA,UT•AWP Safety

AWP Safety is America’s leading traffic management company dedicated to enhancing traffic safety across various communities nationwide. With a deep commitment to protecting people, businesses, and time, AWP Safety delivers comprehensive traffic management services tailored to support utility, broadband, and infrastructure projects. The company specializes in providing skilled manpower to manage traffic safety around work zones, ensuring secure and efficient road environments for all. Additionally, AWP Safety offers expert consultation and traffic design services along with reliable traffic control equipment, making them a trusted partner in traffic safety solutions throughout the country. Their operations revolve around high standards of safety and customer service, ensuring all job sites and work zones comply with federal, state, and local regulations for temporary traffic control. Joining AWP Safety as a Traffic Control Technician opens the door to a dynamic career path that does not require a college degree but promises rewarding growth opportunities. This role is ideal for motivated individuals who flourish in diverse and hands-on working environments while contributing directly to public safety. As a Senior Protector at AWP Safety, you will play a crucial role in controlling vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic by using hand signals with a STOP/SLOW paddle at work zones, following temporary traffic control plans to ensure proper setup and maintenance. You will engage in coordinating with customers and team members to uphold work site safety, driving company vehicles, managing equipment, and performing effective communication essential to maintaining safe work zones. The position offers competitive hourly pay with a guaranteed increase within the first year and a highly sought-after sign-on bonus of over $2,500 for joining the team. Employees benefit from comprehensive paid training, including certifications such as ATSSA and defensive driving courses, aimed at fostering professional development. Advancement opportunities abound, with potential to rise to Lead Protector, Field Supervisor, or managerial roles, making it a career-oriented role with upward mobility. The company also extends traditional benefits including multiple medical and dental plan options, vision coverage, legal and identity theft protection, accident and critical illness insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, along with company-paid life insurance. Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts are available, complementing a robust 401(k) plan, paid time off, and overtime work possibilities. Work environments for this role involve exposure to various weather conditions and physical demands, including standing for long periods, lifting up to 50 pounds, and performing strenuous labor in sometimes adverse conditions. The company emphasizes safe workplace practices and expects candidates to carry a valid driver’s license free of suspension or revocation, have a Traffic Control Technician certification or equivalent verified work experience, along with effective communication and intermediate computer skills. As an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity, AWP Safety welcomes applications from women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Joining AWP Safety is not only a job but a chance to be part of a family-oriented company culture committed to making a meaningful difference by improving traffic safety across American communities.

• Traffic Control Technician certification or 2000+ verifiable hours
• High school diploma or GED completion
• Prior experience preferred in temporary traffic control services, utility, or construction industry
• Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills
• Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft Office products and customer relationship management systems
• Must be able to follow safe workplace practices
• Valid driver's license void of suspension or revocation