Traffic Control Technician

Maple Leaf Power Corporation (Maple Leaf Traffic Control) is seeking to hire Traffic Control Personnel in the Castlegar/Kootenay area. We are looking for hard working, positive, motivated, and reliable individuals who want to be part of a great team. Some of the benefits of working at Maple Leaf Traffic Control are friendly staff and competitive wages.

General Duties:

• Knowledge and understanding of Traffic Management Plans and the Traffic Control Manual for Work on Roadways as developed by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
• Knowledge of the requirements of the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations related to Traffic Control
• Daily involvement in safety conscious activities
• Working in and around heavy machinery and crews
• Working and coordinating with other TCP's onsite

Traffic Control Personnel are responsible for:

• Considering safety a number one priority
• Protect the safety of the work crew, employees, and the public by directing motoring and pedestrian traffic (stop, slow, and redirecting traffic)
• Ensuring the safe and controlled flow of traffic through work zones
• Assist with the set up and dismantling of the Traffic Control devices
• Calm demeanor with good problem-solving abilities
• Capable of dealing with traveling public; and represent the company in a positive light while doing so
• Complete Field Level Risk Assessment and Traffic Management Plan prior to work commencing at each location
• Document all changes on the Field Level Risk Assessment and Traffic Management Plan and review with Traffic Control team & work crew
• Wearing all PPE required for flagging on roadways
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Communicate effectively with other members of the Traffic Control team, work crew and public

Physical Requirements:

• Maintain a standing posture for long periods of time (8-12 hours/day)
• Pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 30lbs
• Hold a traffic paddle (under 5lbs) at or above shoulder height for extended periods of time
• Bending, squatting, kneeling, rotating body and/or neck
• Able to work in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, snow, rain etc.
• Working around traffic

Qualifications & Requirements:

• BCCSA Traffic Control Certification
• Driver’s licence and clean abstract
• Experience as a Traffic Control Technician is an asset
• Takes safety seriously and is mindful of surroundings
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Willingness to learn and excel
• Good work ethic
• CSA approved steel toe boots
• Rain gear
• Must be able to both Read and Communicate in English
• High School Diploma or GED preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• HSA following probationary period

Work Location: One location (travel to and from job sites)

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $26.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Extended health care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-15
Expected start date: 2024-03-12