City Rise Utility- Traffic Control Trainee: Bakersfield

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license for at least 3 years with a clean driving record
• Current IBEW membership with Trainee classification
• Ability to recognize dangers using hearing and vision, being fully engaged and alert of their surroundings
• Ability to handle stressful situations and take safe action to avoid serious injuries to any pedestrians, vehicles, customers, and employees
• Ability to understand traffic signals/signs, traffic plans and customer requests
• Ability to communicate with customers, the public, and with other team members
• Reliable Transportation with ability to commute throughout Northern California
• Punctuality, time management and willingness to work in a team environment
• Capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions
• Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• ATSSA Flagger Certification required
• First Aid/CPR Certification required
• Flexible Schedule
• Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others
• Can work independently as needed
• Strong interpersonal skills, and professional demeanor
• Work in high-volume outdoor locations with multiple interruptions throughout the day
• Strong conflict resolution techniques
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Excellent multitasking, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Language: English- read and write fluently
• Physical Requirements: Frequent lifting of heavy objects, up to 50 lbs
• Lift, carry, push, pull and assemble traffic control materials in the proper order to manage work zone traffic
• Stand for long periods of time in various weather conditions, and different times of day/night
• Various noise decibel levels
• Stooping for prolonged periods of time
• Dexterity in the use of hand and fingers
• Reaching, sitting, bending, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing and Vision (up close, at a distance, along the periphery)
• Work Environment: Exposed to moving vehicles and pedestrian traffic and outside weather conditions; high noise levels; potential exposure to high places and wet conditions