Job Description

Maple Leaf Power Corporation (Maple Leaf Traffic Control) is seeking to hire Traffic Control Personnel in the Castlegar/Kootenay area. We are looking for hard working, positive, motivated, and reliable individuals who want to be part of a great team. Some of the benefits of working at Maple Leaf Traffic Control are friendly staff and competitive wages.

General Duties:

Knowledge and understanding of Traffic Management Plans and the Traffic Control Manual for Work on Roadways as developed by the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Knowledge of the requirements of the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations related to traffic control Daily involvement in safety conscious activities Working in and around heavy machinery and crews Working and coordinating with other TCP's onsite

Traffic Control Personnel are responsible for:

Considering safety a number one priority Protect the safety of the work crew, employees, and the public by directing motoring and pedestrian traffic (stop, slow, and redirecting traffic) Ensuring the safe and controlled flow of traffic through work zones Assist with the set up and dismantling of the traffic control devices Calm demeanor with good problem-solving abilities Capable of dealing with traveling public; and represent the company in a positive light while doing so Complete Field Level Risk Assessment and Traffic Management Plan prior to work commencing at each location Document all changes on the Field Level Risk Assessment and Traffic Management Plan and review with traffic control team & work crew Wearing all PPE required for flagging on roadways Effective verbal and listening communications skills Strong attention to detail Communicate effectively with other members of the traffic control team, work crew and public

Physical Requirements:

Maintain a standing posture for long periods of time (8-12 hours/day) Pushing, pulling, lifting or carrying up to 30lbs Hold a traffic paddle (under 5lbs) at or above shoulder height for extended periods of time Bending, squatting, kneeling, rotating body and/or neck Able to work in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, snow, rain etc. Working around traffic

Qualifications & Requirements:

BCCSA Traffic Control Certification Driver's licence and clean abstract Experience as a Traffic Control Technician is an asset Takes safety seriously and is mindful of surroundings Strong work ethic and reliability Willingness to learn and excel Good work ethic CSA approved steel toe boots Rain gear Must be able to both Read and Communicate in English High School Diploma or GED preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits:

Competitive salary based on experience HSA following probationary period
Work Location: One location (travel to and from job sites)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00-$28.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Extended health care
Work Location: In person