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Road Construction Field Tech
Denver, CO 80223 US
Job Description
Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Arrive to work site on time wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), e.g., hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses, gloves, masks, and earplugs as required, and when applicable, a respirator.
- Follow all safety rules and regulations of the Company and particularly the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.
- Responsible for safe lifting, loading, and unloading of equipment to and from trucks Assist with the removal of existing striping with the use of hand grinders.
- Assist with the layout, cut, and installation of tape to define crosswalks, lane lines, etc.
- Use of various types of equipment such as propane torch, walk behind hand liners, ride on grooving machine, and large striping trucks.
- Assist with the installation of various types of road markings using various types of equipment and machines.
- Lift, carry, and stack materials.
- Assist with the installation of permanent traffic signs of various sizes.
- Direct traffic safely around work zones using stop/slow paddles and hand signals by flagging motorists away from worker activities, moving equipment, oncoming traffic, etc.
- Assist with setting up and taking down work zones that will protect workers and the travelling public.
- Deploy and setup arrow boards and message boards for work zones.
- Maintain accurate and timely Pre-Trip and Post Trip Inspection paperwork.
- Conduct themselves in a manner that promotes a professional and respectful atmosphere and ensures that the service encounter with the customer is an exceptional experience.
- Clean, sweep and organize yard, shops, and inventory supplies and equipment.
- Wash and clean equipment.
- Keep company vehicles clean and orderly, informing management of any safety concerns or vehicle problems
- Work hours can be dependent on weather.
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
- Flagging when assigned.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Ability to read maps and knowledge of local streets.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships with team members inside and out of the organization.
- Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.
- Self-motivated; capable of taking initiative, successfully handling, and prioritizing multiple competing assignments, and effectively managing deadlines.
- A passion for working in a high-growth business to the pace and expectations of the culture.
- A passion for success, a positive and friendly attitude, and a consistent work ethic are all a must.
- A strong knowledge of the traffic control/construction industry is a major plus.
- Flexibility to work various schedules and stay late, when necessary, with little or no notice. Able to work mid and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Willing to travel as needed
- Work is performed outdoors in potentially extreme weather conditions / varying temperatures, e.g., exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, dry, and/or windy conditions.
- General Lift/Carry Expectations: Must be able to up to 70 lbs. regularly. Constant lifting/carrying of material used to complete the job.
- Standing: Constant standing throughout the shift. Position may require standing for periods greater than two hours at a time, for a total of greater than eight hours.
- Walking: Constant walking throughout shift to complete worksite project.
- Sitting: Occasional sitting for brief periods in vehicles when moving from one location to another.
- Reaching: Constant reaching to load and unload material and equipment. Included constant overhead reaching.
- Stooping/Bending/Kneeling: Constant stooping/bending/kneeling when putting down and picking up material and equipment.
- Twisting: Frequent twisting of the body from side to side.
- Grasping: Constant grasping handles, brooms, shovels, roller knaps.
- Pushing/Pulling: Frequent pushing and pulling of various work equipment.
- Working safely requires quick/accurate hand-eye coordination.
- Ability to work at heights of 7-25 ft.
- Highways, city, and county roads. Working around moving vehicles on roadways and around moving heavy equipment at road construction site.
- Daily travel to and from the worksite, some overnight travel may be necessary.
- Preferred Driver’s License and clean MVR **Must maintain a valid driver’s license during entire employment**.
- Pass pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion drug screens.
- Satisfactory results of pre-employment background check.
- Hold/obtain DOT medical card (if driving).
- Forklift certification and Flagger certification may be required or able to obtain.