Traffic Control Supervisor (Dickerson & Bowen)

Dickerson & Bowen - Paving the way for growth and development since 1947

D&B is a leading provider of aggregates, asphalt and asphalt paving services in central and southern Mississippi. D&B operates four asphalt plants and two active sand and gravel plants and is a natural extension to our recently established Southeast platform, further strengthening our vertically integrated footprint. 

General Summary

Under general supervision this position maintains traffic control systems and equipment supporting successful and safe project execution per directive of Project Teams.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Supervise traffic control operations for highway, interstate, and rural roadways.
• Ensure compliance with Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) specifications and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.
• Provide leadership to crews, maintain equipment, and ensure public and worker safety.
• Maintain and deploy cones, barricades, portable lighting, arrow boards, and signage.
• Complete daily logs, compliance reports, and incident reports.
• Monitor Construction Area Signs (CAS) to ensure appropriate signage is in place and legible.
• Ensure K-rail is maintained (alignment, paint, markers, etc.) and ensure Temporary Crash Cushions are maintained.
• Monitor and maintain channelizers, review temporary stripes and markers that may need refreshing and observe the travelled way and request sweeping or debris removal to ensure efficient and safe traffic control flow.
• Work with Project Teams as needed related to payment for Traffic devices to maintain supply.
• Adjust traffic control setups quickly in the event of accidents, weather, or unexpected hazards.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED; advanced certifications (e.g., ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor) are highly valued.

Work Experience

• 1-5+ years traffic control experience preferred.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Strong Knowledge of MUTCD and MDOT standards
• Ability to read and implement traffic control plans
• Ability to work night shift and weekends
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal safety and health regulations
• Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, follow through and time management skills
• Ability to work in high production environment and respond swiftly
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize effectively
• Motivated self-starter
• Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Subject to outside working conditions. At times will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.

Additional Requirements/Skills

• Ability to abide by the Company’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis.
• A team player.

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It is the policy Dickerson & Bowen Company not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (to include pregnancy and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or because he or she is a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by Dickerson & Bowen Company and their designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-hire drug testing.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.