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Traffic Control Technician

Location: Puerto Rico
Reports to: Operations Manager
Compensation Range: $15–$18 hourly (depending on location, experience, skills, and qualifications)
 

About Ceres Caribe

Ceres Caribe was founded in Puerto Rico in 1998 after Hurricane Georges. It has since grown to be one of the largest employers by providing careers on the island. Ceres Caribe is recognized for its rapid disaster recovery including debris removal, demolition, and blue roofs. We perform resiliency services, including vegetation management and utility line clearing for the Puerto Rican power grid. Ceres Caribe is also nationally recognized for creating natural parks and an aviary center on the island. The company is expanding its efforts to assist in securing the power grid for the Island.

Driven by Purpose, Powered by People

At Ceres Caribe, we believe you're more than just an employee; you're part of a team with a purpose and a meaningful mission. Whether in management, field operations, or behind the scenes, every team member plays a vital role in restoring hope, helping communities recover and rebuild.

We value initiative, respect diversity, and give our people the freedom to lead. We offer competitive pay, travel opportunities, and a culture built on resilience and teamwork. If you show up with compassion, share the commitment, react with urgency, and deliver solutions, you'll fit right in.

We don't just respond to challenges; we rise to them.

What We Are Looking For

The Traffic Control Technician plays a critical role in supporting Ceres Caribe’s disaster recovery, vegetation management, and field operations by ensuring the safe and efficient movement of vehicles, equipment, and personnel at active work sites. This role sits within the Operations division and works closely with Site Supervisors, Equipment Operators, and field crews.

This position does not manage direct reports but is essential to maintaining safe work zones, preventing accidents, and supporting operational flow. Success in the first 12 months includes consistently maintaining safe traffic patterns, preventing incidents, demonstrating strong communication with field teams, and supporting rapid-response operations during emergency deployments.

What You Will Do

• Direct and control the movement of vehicles, equipment, and personnel through active work zones.
• Set up, maintain, and remove traffic control devices including cones, signage, barricades, and flagging equipment.
• Monitor site conditions and adjust traffic flow to maintain safety and operational efficiency.
• Communicate clearly with equipment operators, truck drivers, and field crews to coordinate safe movement.
• Ensure compliance with all Ceres Caribe safety standards, OSHA requirements, and local regulations.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, near misses, or hazards to supervisors immediately.
• Assist with site preparation, staging areas, and vehicle routing during disaster response operations.
• Maintain accurate logs of traffic patterns, incidents, and equipment usage as required.
• Support emergency deployments, including rapid mobilization during storms or disaster events.
• Represent Ceres Caribe professionally when interacting with community members, subcontractors, and partners.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of experience in traffic control, construction, disaster recovery, or field operations.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain or maintain a Traffic Control/Flagger certification (ATSSA or equivalent).
• Proven ability to communicate clearly in fastmoving, highrisk environments.
• Knowledge of traffic control devices, safety protocols, and workzone procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in disaster recovery, utility line clearing, or vegetation management.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).
• Experience operating radios or communication equipment.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and emergency response operations.

What to Expect

As a Traffic Control Technician, you can expect to work in dynamic, fastpaced field environments where safety, communication, and situational awareness are essential. You will spend most of your time outdoors, supporting crews performing debris removal, vegetation management, utility line clearing, and disaster recovery operations. Work schedules may vary based on project needs and may include long hours, weekends, or emergency deployments during storms or natural disasters.

You will collaborate closely with supervisors, equipment operators, and field teams to maintain safe work zones and ensure smooth operational flow. The role requires adaptability, professionalism, and a commitment to Ceres Caribe’s mission of restoring communities and strengthening Puerto Rico’s infrastructure.

Physical Requirements and Environment

Ceres provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants with sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law. The physical requirements listed below reflect the essential functions of this role. If you need accommodation to perform these functions, please inform us during the application process.

• Ability to stand for extended periods and direct traffic in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to wear PPE including hard hat, protective eyewear, reflective vest, gloves, and steeltoed boots.
• Ability to work in adverse weather, near moving vehicles and heavy equipment, and in loud noise environments.
• Commitment to following safety standards and protocols.

Why Join Ceres Caribe?

At Ceres Caribe, you won't just have a job, you'll have a mission. Your work will directly impact the speed and strength of community recovery after disasters.

We offer:
· A collaborative, mission-driven culture.
· Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
· The chance to make a lasting difference for communities.

Ceres Caribe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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