Traffic Control Coordinator Position Summary Responsible for coordinating and supervising traffic control operations for roadway construction and maintenance activities. Ensures work zones are safely established, maintained, and removed in accordance with approved traffic control/MPT plans, MUTCD, NJDOT requirements, and applicable safety regulations. Pay rate to be determined by experience.
Responsibilities:
Coordinate and supervise traffic control crews and flagging operations. Install, maintain, inspect, and remove traffic control devices, including signs, cones, drums, barricades, arrow boards, and other work-zone equipment. Ensure traffic control setups comply with approved plans, MUTCD, NJDOT requirements, and project specifications. Conduct routine work-zone inspections and immediately correct or report unsafe or non-compliant conditions. Direct crew members, assign work, and ensure required traffic control coverage is maintained. Communicate traffic control requirements and changes to project supervisors, construction crews, inspectors, and other personnel. Respond to changing traffic and work-zone conditions and take appropriate corrective action. Promote safe work practices and ensure employees use required PPE and follow applicable safety procedures. Stop or suspend traffic control operations when conditions cannot be safely maintained and notify appropriate management. Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Current NJDOT/Rutgers Traffic Control Coordinator (TCC) certification Minimum 4,000 hours of highway work-zone field experience required for TCC designation. Completion of the required NJDOT/Rutgers Work Zone Safety Awareness or Flagger Training. Working knowledge of the
MUTCD, NJDOT
traffic control requirements, and MPT/Traffic Control Plans. 2 years' experience leading or supervising traffic control personnel. Ability to work safely in active roadway work zones, including nights, weekends, and varying weather conditions. Valid driver's license Strong punctuality and teamwork skills Ability to communicate clearly and provide instructions on-site Willingness to travel as needed Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods An Equal Opportunities Employer #
DTFLAGGER
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Paid training Referral program Safety equipment provided Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you at least 18 years of age? For scheduling purposes, do you have any limitations or restrictions on where/when you can work? Are you able to meet the physical demands of this position? Have you worked at this company or any Right Traffic affiliated companies before? If so, which company & when? Were you referred by anyone currently working with our company? If so, please provide their name and relationship.
Experience:
Traffic Control:
2 years (Required)
Leadership:
1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Traffic Control Coordinator (TCC) Certification (Required) Driver's license (Required)