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Company Description

Unlock Your Career Potential in Traffic Safety with AWP Safety - America's Leading Traffic Management Company!

As your traffic control partner, we safeguard your people, your business, and your time. We deliver comprehensive traffic management services, supporting utility, broadband, and infrastructure work in communities across the country. We specialize in supplying the manpower to guide traffic safety around work zones. We also provide consultation and traffic design services, as well as traffic control equipment. Together, our family of brands are committed to improving traffic safety across the areas we serve.

Overview: AWP Safety is on the lookout for motivated individuals to embark on a rewarding career as a Traffic Control Supervisor. This position is perfect for those who thrive in diverse environments and are seeking a dynamic career path without the requirement of a college degree.

Are you a manager in retail, food service or construction and looking for a change?

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Apprenticeship - WS Barricade

Who You Are:

A career-oriented, highly communicative, self-starter with a goal to become the foreman of your own crew. You enjoy working outdoors in various weather conditions, uphold best safety practices and possess a current driver's license with a clean Motor Vehicle Report.

Description:

• Supervise Flaggers and ensure company, federal, state and local standards are being met.
• Perform traffic control and flagging activities as needed.
• Follow safety rules and regulations on all work zones and flagging sites, including placing signs, barricades, traffic cones and other warning devices.
• Implement and field adjust Traffic Control Plans.
• Maintain a safe work area on highways, municipal roads, rights-of-way, and rural roads.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Possess safe driving habits.
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions when required and necessary.
• Able to problem solve and work under pressure.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and meet other physical demands of the job.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 75 pounds on a regular basis.
• Able to document work thoroughly and clearly in various software.
• Available to work M-F (starting early in the morning), plus overtime.
• Available to work nights and weekends when required and necessary.
• Pre-employment drug screen.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Possess 2 forms of valid ID.

Experience

• Hands-on, self-sufficient and demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 75 lbs on a regular basis
• Outdoor working or construction experience preferred  

Benefits:

• Overtime Opportunities
• A rigorous 6-week company paid training while on the job and ongoing training for 2 years
• Paid ATSSA and Smith Driving Training
• Company truck provided after training with the convenience of driving to and from your residence
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Weekly Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/Critical Illness
• 401(k) with employer match.

Compensation: $22.00 - $28.00/hr

Career Advancement Opportunity: This apprenticeship is designed to prepare employees for future career growth within AWP. Apprentices who successfully complete all program requirements and meet applicable performance and business needs may be considered for promotion opportunities with potential annual earnings of up to approximately $35.00/hr

AWP considers any position that requires the individual to drive an AWP vehicle and/or be present at an AWP worksite for any reason a safety sensitive position.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.