Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS)-Highway Infrastructure Projects

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