Traffic Control Technician – Laborer/Driver - Hiring for Rochester

Warning Lites of MN is expanding our team. We are looking to hire highly motivated individuals as Traffic Control Technicians (TCT) Laborers/Drivers. Whether it is setting up a safe work zone, working in the warehouse, loading/unloading trucks or delivering product throughout the metro, these key employees keep our day to day operations on track.

The Role:

As a TCT Laborer/Driver, your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up a safe work zone that ensures that traffic does not cause a threat to workers and the general traveling public. This involves setting up signs, barrels, barricades, and other approved traffic control devices that will guide the public through a work zone safely.
• Takes direction from various road authorities and event planners, as it relates to project work.
• Work independently or part of a traffic control crew.
• Operate company vehicles to deliver and remove traffic control devices from jobsites.
• Performs shop work as required including preparing orders, cleaning and repairing equipment, and general housekeeping.

The Basics:

TCT Laborers/Drivers don’t mind the Minnesota weather and have a high regard for safety and excellent customer service. Successful candidates enjoy the physical demands of the position, are highly self-motivated, detailed, and take initiative to get the job done right while managing multiple tasks at once. We provide on-the-job training for the tasks that the TCT Laborer/Driver will need to perform but we do require the following:

• Must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (as determined by our insurance company). CDL drivers are encouraged to apply.
• Able to utilize a GPS device and read a map
• Ability to work long hours during Spring/Summer/Fall months
• Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and an occasional holiday
• Must have the ability to lift and carry heavy objects (70 pounds), walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
• Must have the ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency
• Must have working knowledge of English sufficient enough to read, write, speak and understand oral and written information
• Experience performing manual labor. Traffic control experience a !

Preferred:

• Driving experience in professional setting
• Class A or B CDL license
• 3 years of overall, consistent work experience

We offer:

• Competitive hourly pay- opportunity to earn $40,000-$80,000 /season yr
• Opportunity for Prevailing Wage (up to $41.25/hr.). Prevailing Wage jobs earn overtime for working more than 8 hours per day
• Weekly pay
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401k plus paid time off benefits.

Qualified candidates who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment criminal background check and a drug and alcohol test for this safety-sensitive position.

Warning Lites is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer

Job Type: Full-time, seasonal