Highway Traffic Technician

1 week ago


Ottawa, Ontario, Canada The Universal Group Full time
Beacon Lite is one of the top providers of traffic control equipment and services. We are a fast-paced growing business with over 50 years of traffic control experience. Locally we have locations in Ottawa, Gatineau, Kingston and Sudbury with over 300 employees between our 4 locations.


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.

The Position:


As an Arrow Truck Driver you play an important role in ensuring that traffic on the highway does not cause harm to the road crew by creating a physical barrier between traffic and workers.


Responsibilities:

  • Perform pretrip inspections on the vehicle
  • Complete safety hazard paperwork as well as participate in safety discussions with clients
  • Assist in installing advance warning signs and barrels on the highway by either placing the equipment or driving behind the road crew towing an arrow board truck to alert motorists of workers in the lane
  • Perform regular inspections of the traffic control equipment to adjust any equipment that may have been moved or fallen over
  • Work with our clients in collaborative manner to uncover issues with site set up and resolve problems
  • Complete teardown of sites once work has been completed
  • Maintain a safety awareness and work in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and policies
  • Tow an Arrow Board trailer and strategically place the Arrow board at the beginning of
the work zone

Perks and Benefits:

  • Competitive wages with a potential to earn overtime and shift premiums
  • Paid training with opportunities to learn multiple areas of a growing industry
  • An amazing corporate culture where you will feel supported and recognized for the work you do

Qualifications:

  • Access to reliable transportation to commute to different job sites
  • Must have a valid G driver's license and a clean driving record
  • Available for day, night and weekend shifts
  • Traffic control experience and knowledge of the city an asset
  • Experience towing small trailers
  • 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 with mínimal supervision
  • You will be required to provide your own 6inch upper steeltoed boots

About Us:


The Universal Group is rapidly growing as we are expanding our business across other Canadian provinces, this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our growth.

Our company is driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and you will be able to own your role.

As an integral part of the Traffic Control Team at The Universal Group, you will receive a competitive base pay as well as a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for further education and development.

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

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


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