Traffic Planner I

Company Description

AWP is North America’s leading traffic control specialist. Our team of 9,000+ professionals helps secure 2,000 work zones every day – ensuring customer crews, drivers, and our teams get home safely. We protect those who operate, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure in the energy, broadband, and transportation sectors and provide traffic control for major events like the Boston Marathon and Super Bowl.

Since our founding in 1981, we have served customers through the talent of extraordinary team members committed to customer focus, growth, valuing each other, safety and quality, and a sense of urgency.

Job Description

The Traffic Planner will develop work area traffic control plans that meet customers’ work zone and project phasing requirements as well as ascertain if permit services are required. This role will also support safety initiatives that protect employees, customers, and assets while also supervising and managing safe work environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Meet with customers to develop work area traffic control plans that meet customer’s work zone and project phasing requirements as well as ascertain if permit services are required (Long term plans using temporary striping and K-rail or short-term daily temporary traffic control plans)

- Develop and submit quotes for plans

- Design and draw temporary traffic control plans to current MUTCD/WATCH manual standards using AutoCAD or Rapid Plan software

- Submit plans to City/Controlling Agencies for review and approval as required

- Coordinate with the branch manager for permit services as required per customer

- Attend meetings with customers and City/Controlling agencies

- Revise plans per City/Controlling agency’s direction

- Facilitate contact between dispatch and contractor to coordinate the implementation of the project Statewide if required

- Submit billing for completed traffic plans

- Manage multiple projects for timely completion meeting contractor’s schedule

- Manage other draftsmen. Delegate projects for timely completion meeting the contractor’s schedule

- Review and advise on traffic plan drawings from draftsmen

Qualifications

- Proficient in the use of AutoCAD 2015 and/or proficient in the use of Rapid Plan to draw to industry drafting standards preferred

- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite

- Proficient in the use of Google Earth and another GIS program

- Knowledge of Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) (Most recent edition)

- Able to read and understand construction blueprints and specifications

- Must have a valid driver’s license & clean driving record

Additional Information

- Benefits-eligible 1st of the month following hire

- All traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness

- The company paid 50k in basic life insurance

- Company paid LTD

- Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available

- 401(k) with company match

- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

- AWP named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 and 2025 for Diversity

Compensation: $50-55K

The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.