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Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS)
Company: 1TCS
Location: Lehi, Utah — projects throughout Utah
Job Type: Project-based/on-call with potential to become full-time
Pay: $29–$35 per hour, based on experience and demonstrated capability
Position Summary
1TCS is seeking an experienced Traffic Control Supervisor to lead field traffic-control operations on UDOT, municipal and private roadway-construction projects.
The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing approved traffic-control plans, supervising field crews, inspecting temporary traffic-control setups and maintaining accurate project documentation.
Applicants must possess an active Traffic Control Supervisor certification and demonstrate current knowledge of the MUTCD, UDOT requirements and safe work-zone practices.
This is a field leadership position. The TCS must be willing to work alongside the crew when necessary and take responsibility for safe, compliant and efficient traffic-control operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise traffic-control technicians and flaggers.
- Review and properly implement approved traffic-control plans.
- Conduct pre-shift crew briefings and communicate daily work assignments.
- Coordinate traffic-control operations with project managers, contractors, inspectors and other project personnel.
- Supervise the setup, inspection, maintenance, adjustment and removal of temporary traffic-control devices.
- Verify advance-warning signs, taper lengths, device spacing, lane widths, pedestrian accommodations and clear zones.
- Monitor changing field conditions and promptly correct unsafe or noncompliant setups.
- Confirm that approved traffic-control plans and applicable UDOT and MUTCD requirements are followed.
- Document field changes, corrective actions, incidents, delays and traffic-control deficiencies.
- Complete accurate daily reports, inspection forms, time records and equipment logs.
- Take and submit clear photographs of traffic-control setups and field conditions.
- Use smartphone applications, email, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms and other digital-reporting tools.
- Track traffic-control devices, vehicles and equipment assigned to each project.
- Assist with loading, transporting, installing and removing traffic-control equipment.
- Drive a company vehicle and tow an equipment trailer when authorized.
- Participate in flagging or technician duties when project conditions require.
- Immediately report incidents, damaged equipment and serious safety concerns to management.
Required Qualifications
- Active Traffic Control Supervisor certification.
- At least three years of traffic-control field experience.
- Experience supervising traffic-control crews, technicians or flaggers.
- Experience on UDOT, Utah municipal or comparable DOT roadway projects.
- Current knowledge of temporary traffic-control practices and MUTCD requirements.
- Ability to read and implement approved traffic-control plans.
- Ability to identify and correct unsafe or noncompliant field conditions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to complete accurate and timely reports and electronic documentation.
- Ability to use smartphone applications, email and Google Workspace applications.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Reliable transportation and consistent attendance.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and active roadway conditions.
- Ability to lift, carry, load and install traffic-control equipment safely.
- Availability for days, nights, weekends and changing project schedules.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recent experience working under UDOT Standard Specifications and Standard Drawings.
- Experience coordinating directly with UDOT or municipal inspectors.
- Experience supervising multiple crews or project locations.
- Experience with freeway, highway, nighttime or mobile traffic-control operations.
- Experience driving work trucks and towing equipment trailers.
- Experience using electronic daily-reporting or construction-documentation systems.
- CPR, first-aid or OSHA safety training.
Employment Conditions
This position is project-based. Work schedules and weekly hours will depend on awarded projects, customer requirements, weather and construction schedules. Full-time hours are not guaranteed. The position may develop into regular full-time employment as 1TCS’s project volume grows.
Why Work for 1TCS?
Join a growing Utah traffic-control company where experienced field leaders can help build the operation, influence standards and grow with the company.
Our Resolveⁿ Core Values
- Do the Right Thing
- Be Versatile
- Resolve to the Power of “n”
- Take People to Higher Ground
How to Apply
Submit your résumé or a brief summary addressing:
- Years of traffic-control and supervisory experience
- Current TCS certification and expiration date
- UDOT and municipal project experience
- Experience reading and implementing traffic-control plans
- Digital reporting and documentation experience
- Availability
- Desired hourly rate
Applicants without an active TCS certification will not be considered.
1TCS is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, reliability, safety performance and ability to perform the essential duties of the position.
Pay: $29.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 50.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $29 - $35