City Rise Traffic - Traffic Control Associate: Lodi

City Rise Traffic - Traffic Control Associate: Lodi Hourly / Non-Exempt / Full Time Salary Range: $24.84 - $39.21/hr Salary depends on Job Classification and location City Rise Traffic We are a well-established and growing company offering a competitive salary and a great benefits package for the right candidate. We service all of California from multiple locations. At City Rise Traffic, we provide high-quality traffic control safety services to construction sites, such as flagging traffic through a work site, lane closures to divert traffic, or detouring traffic to reduce traffic congestion and prevent accidents. We serve the needs of varied industries and are focused on maintaining a safe work environment for construction crews, our employees, and the public. Our focus is safety, so our customers can focus on their jobs. Brief Position Summary: A Traffic Control Associate is responsible for helping manage traffic around active work zones for road construction and utility crews. They use a paddle with "Stop" on one side and "Slow" on the other to signal drivers to slow down, stop, or proceed through the area. Often working alongside a crew leader and other technicians, they coordinate traffic flow through communication, either via two-way radios or hand signals. In some cases, they may set up barricades, cones, vehicle placements, and other devices along the roadway to enhance safety. A Traffic Control Technician must possess a valid California Driver’s License with a clean driving record. Their primary responsibility is to ensure the safety of motorists, pedestrians, cyclists, workers, and themselves while on the road. Essential Functions: - Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions - Use traffic signals/signs, traffic plans, and customer requests to safely coordinate traffic flow around the work zone - Assist in managing day-to-day work zone set up, maintenance and tear down. Meeting or exceeding customer, state, federal regulations and company expectations - Communicate with customers, the public, and with other team members - Keep equipment in trucks well organized and in working order - Develop superior knowledge of work zone setup and Professional Flagging responsibilities - Provide the highest level of customer service to all customers. This includes on-time arrival and well managed work zones - Recognize dangers using hearing and vision - Handle stressful situations and take safe action to avoid serious injuries to any pedestrians, vehicles, customers, and employees - Follow company and state guidelines for effective, safe well managed work zones - Drive company trucks as needed - Other duties not listed may apply Journeyman Traffic Control Technician Union Requirements: - Current LIUNA membership with journey person classification required *If extensive non-union experience, City Rise may be able to help facilitate member onboarding if candidate is not already an exist member.* Apprentice Union Requirements: - Current LIUNA membership with Apprentice 1-4 classification preferred *City Rise may be able to facilitate member onboarding if candidate is not already an exist member.* Job Qualifications: - Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others - Can work independently with minimum supervision - Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor - Work in high-volume outdoor locations with multiple interruptions throughout the day - Conflict resolution techniques - Good customer service skills - Multitasking, problem solving, and organizational skills - Basic computer skills required - Flexible Schedule - Knowledge of the Caltrans MUTCD preferred but not required - Can read and understand traffic control plans and permits preferred but not required - Valid CA driver’s license with a clean driving record/insurable - Experience driving medium duty vehicles and towing trailers - Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus but not required Educat…