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City Rise Utility- Traffic Control Trainee: Chico

City Rise Safety, Chico, California, us, 95976

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Hourly / Non-Exempt / Full Time

Salary Range: $31.26/hr. to $35.43/hr. (depends on applicable IBEW Trainee classification)

City Rise Utility Traffic Control. We service all Northern & Central California from multiple locations. At City Rise Utility Traffic Control, we provide high quality traffic control safety services for utility contractors, such as flagging traffic through a work site, lane closures to divert traffic, or detouring traffic to reduce congestion and prevent accidents. We serve the needs of varied industries and are focused on maintaining a safe work environment for utility crews, our employees, and the public.

Brief Position Summary City Rise Utility Traffic Control employees are members of the IBEW Union. Union membership is required (enrollment facilitation available). The Traffic Control Technician Trainee will work under an experienced Traffic Control Technician directing traffic around a work zone for utility construction crews. A Traffic Control Technician Trainee has the responsibility to protect the lives of our customers, motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists and themselves on the roadway. Our workforce needs to remain flexible with their availability, as your schedule may fluctuate during peak seasons to meet customer needs, the requirements of the industry, and comes with a slow season that begins in late fall.

Essential Functions

Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions

Assist with maintaining the day-to-day work zone set up, including assistance with setup and tear down

Meeting or exceeding customer, state, federal and company expectations

Follow company and state guidelines for effective, safe, well managed work zones

Drive company trucks as needed

Keep equipment in trucks well organized and in working order

Develop superior knowledge of work zone setup and professional flagging responsibilities

Willingness to follow direction, maintain a quick pace

Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers. This includes on-time arrival and well managed work zones

Provide clear direction to customers and the general public moving or traveling around a work zone

Other duties not listed may apply

Qualifications

Must have valid driver’s license for at least 3 years with a clean driving record

Current IBEW membership with Trainee classification

Ability to recognize dangers using hearing and vision, being fully engaged and alert of their surroundings

Ability to handle stressful situations and take safe action to avoid serious injuries to any pedestrians, vehicles, customers, and employees

Ability to understand traffic signals/signs, traffic plans and customer requests

Ability to communicate with customers, the public, and with other team members

Reliable transportation with ability to commute throughout Northern California

Punctuality, time management and willingness to work in a team environment

Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions

Education And Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Flagging one year preferred

ATSSA Flagger Certification required

First Aid/CPR Certification required

Flexible Schedule

Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others

Can work independently as neededStrong interpersonal skills, and professional demeanor

Work in high-volume outdoor locations with multiple interruptions throughout the day

Strong conflict resolution techniques

Strong customer service and communication skills

Excellent multitasking, problem solving, and organizational skills

Language

English – read and write fluently

Physical Requirements

Frequent lifting of heavy objects, up to 50 lbs

Lift, carry, push, pull and assemble traffic control materials in the proper order to manage work zone traffic

Stand for long periods of time in various weather conditions, and different times of day/night

Various noise decibel levels

Stooping for prolonged periods of time

Dexterity in the use of hand and fingers

Reaching, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing and Vision (up close, at a distance, along the periphery)

Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving vehicles and pedestrian traffic and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and loud noises. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is high.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination: City Rise Utility Traffic Control adheres to providing Equal Employment opportunity and affirmative action. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, or veteran status.

Employment is contingent upon new employees verifying legal permission to work in the United States and successfully passing background screening.

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