Traffic Technician - Kona

Functions and Responsibilities:

• Performs traffic control duties (flagging, setting up and/or maintaining road closures, etc.) as required and in accordance with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), including the appropriate selection of signs and equipment for specific closures.
• Performs shop work as required including preparing orders, cleaning and/or repairing equipment, and general housekeeping.
• Delivers/picks up and positions traffic control devices as directed/required.
• Programs message centers and portable electronic signal systems as required.
• Ensures documents are correctly completed and turned in daily for all job assignments, with emphasis on keeping an accurate inventory of incoming/outgoing equipment.
• Consistently and thoroughly completes pre-trip forms and alerts Supervisor or Dispatcher of any vehicle-related issues.
• Identifies and determines when equipment should be refurbished or replaced and alerts Supervisor or Warehouse Foreman.
• May be required to lift varying weight based on assigned duties/tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties: (if any)

• Conducts oneself in a professional and courteous manner towards the customer and public.
• Promotes awareness of and follows Company and general safety policies.
• Exhibits a core understanding of mutual respect and good customer service orientation in interactions with all people in the workplace.
• Preferred or Desirable: be able to pass a background check for security clearances to military facilities.

Mental and Physical Demands:

• Meet the abilities of a good flagger.
• Ability to safely tow equipment, reverse vehicles over 10,001 GVW, and reverse towed equipment.
• Familiarity with island locations and streets.
• Ability to work flexible hours for a 24/7 operation and in all types of weather conditions.

Communication Demands:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Internal contacts: Operations Supervisors, Dispatchers, Warehouse Foreman, Traffic Control Manager, Estimators/Sales Representatives, other staff as necessary.
• External contacts: Regulatory agencies, customers, vendors, general public
• Operate and clearly communicate on a two-way radio.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Mechanical ability and knowledge of tools preferred.
• Good mathematical skills to calculate and maintain proper count of equipment used/rented.
• Good reading and writing skills to comprehend and communicate written orders, instructions and technical information related to road closures and/or rentals.
• Map reading highly desired.
• Valid driver's license, favorable traffic abstract, and ability to meet DOT requirements for commercial vehicle drivers.