MasTec Communications Group gives you the opportunity to become a part of an engaging and growing industry. As a Sr Traffic Control Technician, you are an integral part of the construction team and will manage the day-to-day scheduling process for all construction projects. 

MasTec Communications Group takes great pride in providing engineering, construction, design, and management solutions that meet the growing telecommunications needs throughout the United States. Join our fast-growing team of professionals and help us provide the highest level of quality service to our customers and communities while maintaining our commitment to safety! Make it Safe, Make it Personal, Make it Home.

As a Sr Traffic Control Tech, you will be managing and coordinating flagger activities as assigned for telecommunications construction work.

In addition, you will: 

• Place, remove, and repair temporary and permanent traffic control devices
• Coordinate and supervise traffic flaggers in construction areas
• Hold responsibility for managing time and administrative functions for direct reports
• Comply with all organizational and regulatory safety standards and ensure all team members attend and execute pre-task safety planning requirements each day
• Inspect traffic control devices to ensure functionality, placement, and safety compliance
• Manage the direction of traffic using signs, paddles, hand gestures, radios, and/or verbal communication
• Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions
• Manage day-to-day work zone setup, maintenance, and teardown, meeting or exceeding customer, state, and company expectations
• Lift, carry, and place up to 50 lbs. of traffic cones and traffic control signs to ensure the safety of the work zone
• Keep equipment in trucks well-organized and in working order
• Direct movement of traffic through the site, using signs, hand, and flag signals
• Warn laborers and drivers when approaching a vehicle that fails to heed signals to prevent accidents and injury to workers
• Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites
• Record the license numbers of traffic control violators for the police
• Give a hand marker to the last driver in the lineup of one-way traffic for the flagger at the opposite end of the site, signaling clearance for the reverse flow of traffic
• Write and review maintenance and incident reports for on-site issues or concerns

About You: 

• Safety is a part of your day-to-day
• You have an understanding of all phases of telecom construction
• You have a High School diploma or equivalent
• You have five years of relevant experience in a supervisory role
• You have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a DOT Med card for driving purposes (Applicants are subject to an MVR review and must meet company standards for a safe driving record) 
• You have the ability to read, comprehend, and interpret complex and detailed construction and traffic control plans
• You have the ability to effectively present and direct detailed instructions to team members in small groups
• You have the ability to perform and understand fundamental mathematical problems, including multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, fractions, whole numbers, and decimals
• You have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions and to maintain and submit daily logs and reports
• You have a valid Flagger Certification
• You have knowledge and skillful implementation of federal and state regulations for work zone safety and traffic control
• You have knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) guidelines and the translation of this to control traffic by using proper devices and techniques
• You have knowledge of safety rules for construction sites and the ability to abide by them
• You have 500 hours of experience in traffic control flagging
• You have a basic understanding of construction job sites

Compensation of $25-$28 per hour, depending on the experience.

Hard work pays off. See what you’ll get for your effort: 

Financial Security 

• 401(k) with company match 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) 
• Life insurance 
• Short-term and Long-term disability 

Health and Wellness 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

Work/Life Balance 

• Paid time off 
• Paid holidays 
• Family and medical leave 
• Paid sick time

Additional details:

• Overtime pay will be provided in accordance with California labor laws, at 1.5 times the regular hourly rate for hours worked over 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a workweek
• Rest and Meal Breaks will be compensated for paid rest periods and granted unpaid meal breaks in accordance with California labor laws
• Your employment with MasTec is “at-will,” meaning either you or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec! 

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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