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STILL HIRING EXPERIENCED TRAFFIC CONTROLLER/YARD SECURITY/MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBERS!
Do you have an interest in safety and assisting others? You don’t mind being on call for various shifts with a company that operates 24 hours per day, and you are looking for full-time work.
The Job
Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Traffic Control/Yard Security staff will be responsible to control and direct traffic through accident zones while your team clears the scene.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
- Set up, re-position and dismantle traffic specific signage.
- Protect workers and the public by keeping work space free of traffic, and warning oncoming traffic of potential hazards.
- Communicate effectively with other accident personnel using established procedures and radio equipment to ensure the understanding of instructions, track protection limits, work site hazards and other specific site conditions.
- Install and dismantle traffic control devices (flags) at designated locations
- Prepares daily timesheets, work sheets and other reports as required
- Promotes, executes and adheres to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees and sub-contractors to adopt safety as a culture.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Skills
- Sound understanding of traffic safety regulations, safe work practices and work procedures and be capable of assisting in maintaining safe work sites
- Able to work in a safety sensitive position, in a unique role directing traffic within tight schedules
- Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
- Ability to maintain concentration and mental alertness in a variety of situations.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to read instructions, follow written policies and procedures
Qualifications and Competencies:
- A high school diploma with 2 years of related work experience.
- Valid Alberta Class “5” Driver’s License
- Security clearance required
- Clean Driver's Abstract.
- Alberta Traffic Safety certification considered an asset.
- Prior experience working within a traffic control company is a definite asset.
- Must be able to work nights and weekends, hours are dependent on the traffic/accident situation and you may be called upon to work/travel away from home. Flexibility is essential in this position.
- Perform duties in inclement weather, with possible exposure to severe weather conditions.
- Be able to lift 50 lbs
Working Conditions
- Outdoor environment, occasional shop and office.
WE ARE A 24/7 365 DAY A YEAR OPERATION. CANDIDATES MUST BE FLEXIBLE IN TERMS OF AVAILABILITY (DAYS, EVENINGS, WEEKENDS).
About Us
Under tapp CONNECT Inc. we have five established divisions Greater Edmonton Taxi Service, Cliffs, Prestige Limousine, J&P Auto, and Prestige Transportation., We provide a supportive and progressive work environment for our employees that will not only challenge, but encourage new ideas and common-sense solutions. We focus on collaborative efforts and always take the time to see the funny side of life! We offer a competitive compensation package and are strong believers in work/life balance.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Please share details of your traffic control if not reflected on your resume.
• Please state your hourly wage expectation.

Experience:

• security: 1 year (preferred)
• commercial driving: 1 year (required)
• road traffic control: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Class 5 non-GDL (required)

Work Location: In person