Traffic Control Technician

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Job Description

Position Title:                                    Traffic Control Technician (TCT)

Department:                                      Plant

Reports To:                                         General Foreman

FLSA Status:                                       Non-Exempt/Hourly, Full-Time, Benefited 

 Compensation Range:  $22-$26/hour

Position Summary:

The Traffic Control Technician (TCT) is responsible for establishing and maintaining safe work zones to protect workers, motorists, and pedestrians. This role involves setting up cones, signage, and safety barriers to direct traffic safely around construction or utility work areas. TCTs must remain constantly aware of surrounding traffic and construction activities while ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. Strong communication skills and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds are required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), non-exempt/hourly. Overtime may be required based on operational needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Set up, maintain, and remove work zones including warning signs, traffic cones, and rumble strips in accordance with ATSSA and DOT regulations.


• Load and unload traffic control equipment to and from company vehicles.


• Drive company vehicles safely to and from job sites.


• Complete all required documentation and paperwork in a timely manner.


• Maintain company vehicles in a clean and orderly condition and report any safety concerns or mechanical issues to management.


• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the day-to-day operations of the department.

Competency:

• Valid California Driver’s License with a clean DMV record required.


• Must pass a criminal background check prior to employment and maintain eligibility throughout employment.


• Successful completion of all Sonic safety and job-duty training.


• Successful completion of the OSHA 10-Hour Construction Course.


• Must maintain reliable transportation.


• Must obtain certification in basic traffic safety techniques through training provided by Sonic.


• Ability to work in all weather conditions and stand for extended periods of time

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. The employee must also walk; use hands to handle tools or equipment; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required include:

• Close vision


• Distance vision


• Color vision


• Peripheral vision


• Depth perception


• Ability to adjust focus

The employee is also required to operate and drive a vehicle.

Benefits and Perks:

• Medical + Dental + Vision benefits


• 401k and Profit Sharing


• Paid Time Off


• Education opportunities


• Free Sonic internet or Stipend for high-speed internet access


• Paid Comprehensive Training


• Growth Opportunities 


• Company Paid Pregnancy/Bonding Leave

Equal Opportunity:

Sonic is an equal opportunity employer. Sonic is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. It also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Sonic is an at-will employer. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement, or contract, between the employer and employee and is subject to change. Other functions may be assigned and/or reassigned by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The only employment contract that exists between you and Sonic is that of at-will employment. Employee signature below constitutes employee's understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.