Lane Closure Specialist

Company Description

• Experienced Hires Signing Bonus - $1,000 at 30 days in role (no discipline or attendance issues)
• Referral Bonus - $750 total; $250 at 90 days + $500 at 120 days months

Stay Alert Safety Services, an AWP Safety Company is a rapidly growing national safety services provider committed to protecting our customers’ people, businesses, and time. AWP Safety is America’s Traffic Control Leader, representing nearly every major public utility: electric, gas, and telecommunications. The company’s capabilities include work zone flagging, design and engineering for transportation management plans, equipment sales, rental, and 24/7 support. We are committed to keeping people safe. That includes drivers, pedestrians, workers, and everyone else at a site we serve. To succeed in this mission, we employ safety experts and well-trained crews. America’s roads and work zone professionals need and deserve AWP Safety protection.

Job Description As a Lane Closure Specialist, you will perform lane closures on state highways and other roadways, redirecting traffic for workers or survey crews, and working independently or as part of a traffic control crew.

• Establishing and maintaining safe work zones using the proper equipment
• Ensuring the safety of assigned traffic control projects by setting up and taking down lane closures
• Collaborating with team members to ensure the safety of all.
• Managing traffic flow effectively with stop/slow paddles.
• Delivering exceptional service and protection to our clients.
• Benefiting from continuous training and support to advance from an entry-level position to long-term career opportunities.

Qualifications Employee must be able to successfully handle the physical demands of this position, which include the following:

• Hours of operation may vary due to staffing needs.
• Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
• Frequent exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites including high noise level in the work environment.
• The position may work in outside conditions that include inclement weather, not limited to heat, cold, humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
• Position lifts or carries objects up to 50 pounds.
• Stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects.
• Position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb
• coordination.

Additional Information ​​​​ What We Offer:

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Starting at $18/hour, based on experience, guaranteed pay increase within the first year.
• Rapid Advancement: Potential opportunities to progress to Lead Protector, Field Supervisor, or Manager roles
• Comprehensive Training: Paid, on-the-job training including ATSSA certification and defensive driving, with ongoing professional development
• Recognition and Rewards: Competitive referral incentives and recognition for your dedication and hard work
• Benefits: * Eligible 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• All traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as Vision, and additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, Critical Illness, STD and LTD
• Company paid 50K in basic life insurance
• Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available
• 401(K)
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime opportunities

AWP considers any position that requires the individual to drive an AWP vehicle and/or be present at an AWP worksite for any reason a safety sensitive position.