Traffic Control Foreperson

Job ID: 514255

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH company, is a leading manufacturer of aggregate and HMA products and Paving and Construction in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We operate aggregate and Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) production facilities in Acushnet, Dracut, and Lunenburg, Massachusetts as well as Cranston, Rhode Island. Our modern facilities, veteran paving crews, experienced construction management team and large investment in plants and equipment make us one of the largest and most efficient producers in the state of Massachusetts as well as one of only two RIDOT approved stone suppliers in the state of Rhode Island.

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then P.J. Keating Company and CRH is the company for you! If youre up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today!

Position Overview

Responsible for project sign placement and maintenance, including proper set up and relocation of construction sign packages.

• Discusses traffic routing plans, type and location of control points with supervisor on a daily basis.
• Insure that all sign materials (signs, cones, barrels, arrowboards, message boards, paddles, etc.) are on site are set up in a timely manner. Safe and timely repositioning of signs, cones, arrowboards, and message boards, etc. when necessary.
• General maintenance of arrow boards and message boards: checking oil, batteries, fuel and service due stickers daily; follow up with appropriate paperwork.
• Insure safe and orderly dismantle of sign materials and job clean up at day's end.
• Strong communications with paving personnel, subcontractors and project manager during the operations.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of construction sign/traffic control requirements (State and Federal), as well as proper operation of arrowboards and message boards.
• Familiarity with a flagperson's duties and responsibilities to assist as necessary with flagging needs.
• Be familiar with and ensure proper and timely completion of equipment/vehicle condition report
• Provide flagpersons with necessary breaks during the course of the day, while ensuring the worksite post has proper coverage during the break time.
• Ability to read blueprints and associated layout.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Responsible for being equipped with proper tools required, including hand held radios, stop/slow paddles, safety vest and proper company uniform.
• Ability to operate two way radios (company radio and/or hand held radio) in a courteous and professional manner, and follow instructions from co-workers.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Perform general laboring duties as required, including raking, shoveling, etc.
• Be able to haul and back with a trailer as well as load and unload equipment.
• Adhere to any and all state and federal regulations, if applicable, as set forth by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), or any other regulatory agency.

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site in uniform and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Environmental, Health & Safety Manual.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Planning, assigning, and directing work.
• Addressing complaints and resolving problems in a timely manner.
• Lead by example.
• Ability to get work done through others using effective delegation, scheduling, and time management practices.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• 5 years of experience preferred
• ATSSA Certification preferred

General Requirements

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Must possess a valid drivers license and dependable transportation to and from the job site.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Possess a working knowledge of state and federal construction sign/traffic control requirements and traffic routing plans.
• Must have a working knowledge of a flag persons duties and the willingness to perform them on an as needed basis.

Physical Requirements

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If youre up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

P.J. Keating Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.