Union - Highway Traffic Technician

6 months ago

Ottawa, 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 a Highway Traffic Technician, you play an essential 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 pre-trip 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 the potential to earn overtime
- Paid training with opportunities to learn multiple areas of a growing industry
- An amazing corporate culture where you will feel supported and recognized for your work.
- Pension and Benefits available with the union
- Boot allowance after probationary period.
- 10% vacation pay paid-out bi-weekly
- Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits after probationary period.
- Wellness Program

**Qualifications**:

- Must have a valid G driver’s license and a clean driving record (required)
- Available for day, night and weekend shifts
- Access to reliable transportation to commute to different job sites
- Traffic control experience and knowledge of the city an asset
- Experience towing small trailers (preferred)
- 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 6-inch upper steel-toed boots

**Important**

**You will be required to register with the union and become a member in good standing within your first 2 weeks of employment.**

**Why Universal Group/Beacon Lite?**

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, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for further education and development.

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, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

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