Traffic Control

Job Title: Traffic Control

Job Summary:

The Traffic Control Officer is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient flow of traffic in various environments such as construction zones, roadwork sites, events, or accidents. This role requires directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic, setting up and maintaining traffic control devices, and enforcing traffic laws to prevent accidents and reduce congestion.

Key Responsibilities:

Traffic Management: + Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic safely and efficiently at construction sites, special events, or accident scenes. + Set up, maintain, and remove traffic control devices (e.g., cones, barriers, signs) to ensure safety. + Monitor traffic conditions and adjust traffic control measures as necessary to prevent congestion and ensure smooth traffic flow. Safety Protocols: + Ensure compliance with traffic laws and safety standards. + Ensure safety of workers, pedestrians, and vehicles in the controlled traffic area. + Identify hazards and take appropriate action to address potential traffic-related dangers Documentation & Reporting: + Maintain daily logs of traffic control activities, incidents, or changes to traffic flow. + Report any accidents, violations, or issues to the appropriate authorities. + Record the location and duration of traffic control setups. Traffic Control Device Setup: + Install and adjust traffic signs, signals, and barriers according to specific guidelines and regulatory standards. + Ensure proper functioning of temporary traffic lights, signs, or other devices used for traffic management. * Emergency Response: + Respond to traffic-related emergencies as needed, including accident sites and hazardous conditions. + Support law enforcement and emergency responders during accidents, construction delays, or road closures.