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Traffic Equipment Operator

AWP Safety, Denver, CO, United States


Company Description
AWP Safety is North America's leading traffic control specialist. Our team of 6,500 professionals helps secure 2,000 work zones every day – ensuring customer crews, drivers, and our teams get home safely. We protect those who operate, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure in the energy, broadband, and transportation sectors and provide traffic control for major events like the Super Bowl and Boston Marathon.

Since our founding in 1981, we have served customers through the talent of extraordinary team members committed to customer focus, growth, valuing each other, safety, and quality, and a sense of urgency.

Job Description
An AFAD Operator is an entry-level position with great potential for advancement. AFAD (Automatic Flagger Assistance Device) devices assist in traffic control operations. An operator will be fully trained in setting up, maintaining, and operating these devices. Devices are operated from a tablet; experience with technology, smartphones, or gaming devices is a benefit.

Responsibilities

Assist the Operator Lead with traffic setup or any other tasks they may call upon.

Occasionally assist in manually flagging on the road.

Help maintain a safe working environment for customers and coworkers.

Complete daily paperwork, tracking labor times and equipment counts.

Assist with setup and breakdown of the AFAD units.

Assist with setup and breakdown of the work site.

Wear proper PPE: hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots, vest.

Work long hours, including weekends and night shifts.

Participate in on‑call rotation.

Complete paperwork using company applications (Paylocity, TCR & Doforms).

Perform any other duties assigned by the Manager.

Qualifications

Computer and smart device experience, or willingness to learn.

HS diploma or equivalent; technology experience and equipment operator experience preferred.

Ability to travel within the state.

Pass pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.

Ability to pull, back, and operate trailers.

Valid driver’s license and clean MVR.

Ability to stand long periods with breaks.

Bend, climb, walk, and lift up to 75 pounds.

Basic math skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong work ethic.

Benefits

Health and Life Insurance

Company truck

Profit sharing program

Career growth opportunities

401(k)

Paid time off and paid holidays

Acknowledged as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity.

AWPSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability.

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