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Job DetailsJob Location: Oakland Branch - Oakland, CA 94621Salary Range: $17.34 - $36.21 HourlyJob Category: Traffic ControllersJob Summary The Traffic controller will be responsible for placing, maintaining, and removing traffic control operations per the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Essential Duties Respond to Dispatch Center calls in a timely manner for availability – no later than 1 hour if between the hours and 8am and 5pm and no later than the next day if after 5pm. Maintain contact and coordination with TMI Dispatcher on and off the job Maintain all equipment in a safe and working condition Perform pre-job inspection and inventory utilizing the Vehicle and Equipment Checklist (VEC) Inspect vehicle to ensure safe operation prior to operating (oil, tire air pressure, etc.) and report any concerns to your supervisor or the dispatcher Inventory and inspect equipment needed for job Load all required equipment into vehicle Navigate safely to and from office to jobsite utilizing all aspect of the Smith Driving System to ensure safety Setting up devices: cones, signs, barricades, water-filled k-rail, etc. on job site per MUTCD guidelines Flagging of traffic to ensure safe work zone for TMI customers, TMI employees, and the public Coordinating with customer and/or TMI dispatcher ensuring a safe, efficient and problem free service provided to TMI customers Completing required paperwork, receipts, and time-sheets on or before mandatory deadlines Report any and all unsafe conditions to supervisor as soon as possible Ensure a safe work zone at all times for the customer and pedestrians by being attentive and refraining from being in the vehicle unless on a break Equipment Operated Vehicles (Trucks/Cars) of various sizes Flatbed trucks Trailer mounted warning signs Cones, delineators, drums, barricades, signs and various other traffic control devices Trailer Essential Physical Requirements & Work Environment Requires standing for prolonged periods of time Ability to perform full deep squat Full range of motion of arms and legs Requires lifting and carrying of up to 50lb from floor to chest level carrying horizontally for 25ft Requires lifting and carrying of up to 25lb from floor to shoulder level carrying horizontally for 25ft Requires using hands to handle, control or lift objects with a strong grip Requires the ability to raise the arms over the shoulders to life and place objects of up to 50lbs carrying horizontally for 25ft Requires stepping at least 33 inches onto tailgate of a truck Requires being outside and exposed to environmental conditions Requires being in construction environment Requires repetitive movement Requires bending at the elbows, at the knees, at the hip and bending forward Exposure to work near moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment and moving vehicular traffic Exposure to reasonable noise levels Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner Ability to drive a vehicle in an alert and attentive manner with no conditions that may affect this QualificationsBasic Knowledge, Skills and Abilities MUTCD knowledge Ability to effectively communicate in English (written and verbal) with customers, TMI employees and the public Proficient in traffic control setup regulations Basic math skills Ability to work well with others in a team environment Maintain a positive work environment Education and Experience High School Diploma (or equivalent) Must have valid driver’s license with clean driving record (must be insurable through company insurance policy) Preferred candidate must have: 70% or better on pre-employment testing
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