Traffic Control Technician

Beacon Lite has merged with the Universal Group, an industry leader in Traffic Control Personnel, Traffic Management Planning, Traffic supplies, Occupational Health and Safety Training, Landscaping, and Staffing services. We offer an entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for job advancement and continued education.

Beacon Lite is seeking candidates for their Traffic Control Person (TCP) positions. This position provides employees with an attractive compensation package, full - time work (with opportunities for overtime), and in - depth training so that you may grow into multiple different areas of traffic control. This is an excellent opportunity to jump start your career in a growing industry!

As a Traffic Control Technician , you play an important role in ensuring that traffic control management is completed according to applicable regulations to ensure everybody on or crossing a job site can do so safely.

Responsibilities:

• Perform basic traffic control set - ups ensuring that they meet MTO Book 7 requirements to ensure safety of all stakeholders impacted by the site (crew members, motorists, pedestrians, etc.)

• Protect your peers, construction workers, the motoring public, cyclists & pedestrians by regulating traffic flow.

• To stop traffic whenever required by the progress of work or to keep traffic moving at reduced speeds to avoid tie-ups and delays.

• Maintain a safety awareness and work in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and policies

Perks and Benefits:

• Unionized wage with 10% vacation pay paid out bi-weekly
• Paid training with opportunities to learn multiple areas of a growing industry
• Pension after probationary period.
• Boot allowance after probationary period.
• Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits after probationary period.

Qualifications:

• No experience needed! We will train you!

• Good communication skills to be able to give motorists & pedestrians simple directions, explain hazards, and answer questions

• An appreciation and understanding of road safety

• G class driver's license with a clean driver's abstract

• Able to calmly troubleshoot issues and collaborate with a diverse group of people

• Ability to use a smartphone and enter data using computerized mobile devices

• Comfortable working in a team environment

• You will be required to provide your own 6-inch upper steel-toed boots

Qualifications:

• Have a valid G class driver's license with a clean driver's abstract (Required)
• Have 1 year of experience in Construction or Traffic Control (Asset)
  
• Have a valid DZ driver's license and a clean driving record (Asset)
• Available for day, night and weekend
• Available to do out of town work for extended period of time.
• Communication effectively - Good communication skills to be able to give motorists & pedestrians simple directions, explain hazards, and answer questions
  
• Grace under pressure -Able to calmly troubleshoot issues and collaborate with a diverse group of people
• Tech savvy - Ability to use a smartphone and enter data using computerized mobile devices
• Collaborates - Comfortable working in a team environment
• You will be required to provide your own CSA Grade 1 (green label) work boots with a minimum 6 inch cuff and electrical shock resistance (white label with omega symbol)
  

Why Universal Group?

The Universal Group is driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being 'Passionate, Authentic, and Driven' in everything we do and in every decision we make every day. They are the fabric of who we are and, without question, the reason for our success and continued growth.

The safety of our team members and the public drives us daily.

The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour and occupational health and safety training. We are a one-stop shop, as our full suite of services ensures that we can manage projects from conception to completion.

For more information about the company, please visit our Indeed Profile!

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Universal Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

Apply today; we can't wait to hear from you. Come grow with us!

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