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.

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.

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