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Company Summary

MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.

MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

Job Summary

Our Traffic Control Supervisor supports the Construction Manager and has full responsibility for managing and coordinating traffic control activities as assigned for this large, multi-year telecommunications construction project. The project will take place in multiple jurisdictions throughout the Bay Area and will require an astute, well organized professional with proven experience working with regulatory officials. The ability to read and interpret complex and detailed traffic control plans as included in issued construction permits is critical. This supervisory role includes responsibility for directing the work of team members and interaction with both underground and aerial construction crews. The ideal candidate is credentialed and certified to manage and conduct all traffic management scenarios.

Pay rate: $22.00 - $26.00

** There is no per diem for this role. 

• Places, removes and repairs temporary and permanent traffic control devices.
• Coordinates traffic flaggers in construction areas.
• Supervises traffic flaggers in the work zone.
• Responsibility for managing time and administrative functions for direct reports.
• Complies with all organizational and regulatory safety standards and ensures all team members attend and execute pre-task safety planning requirements each day.
• Creates and interprets traffic control plans for various construction projects and implements compliant plans in the field.
• Inspect traffic control devices to ensure functionality, placement, and safety compliance.
• Manages direction of traffic using signs, paddles, hand gestures, radios and/or verbal communication.

• Three (3) years relevant experience in a Supervisory role.
• Current and valid state Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD) guidelines and the translation of this to control traffic by using proper devices and techniques.
• ATSSA certification or comparable course certification.
• Solid understanding of construction job sites.
• Knowledge of safety rules for construction sites and the ability to abide by them.
• 500 hours experience in traffic control flagging.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret complex and detailed construction and traffic control plans.
• Ability to effectively present and direct detailed instructions to team members in small groups.
• Ability to perform and understand fundamental mathematical problems including multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, fractions, whole numbers and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions and to maintain and submit daily logs and reports.
• Ability to work nights, weekend and holidays if needed. 

** High School diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE). 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.  

• Three (3) years relevant experience in a Supervisory role.
• Current and valid state Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD) guidelines and the translation of this to control traffic by using proper devices and techniques.
• ATSSA certification or comparable course certification.
• Solid understanding of construction job sites.
• Knowledge of safety rules for construction sites and the ability to abide by them.
• 500 hours experience in traffic control flagging.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret complex and detailed construction and traffic control plans.
• Ability to effectively present and direct detailed instructions to team members in small groups.
• Ability to perform and understand fundamental mathematical problems including multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, fractions, whole numbers and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions and to maintain and submit daily logs and reports.
• Ability to work nights, weekend and holidays if needed. 

** High School diploma or equivalent.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE). 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 

The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.