ABOUT US:

Barricades and Signs is the industry leader for all traffic safety needs in Western Canada. Since 2004, Barricades and Signs has experienced steady growth and can support small scale projects to large scale infrastructure needs. We offer a full range of roadside safety products and onsite traffic services to our customers. We treat our employees like our family and with such significant growth there is ample room for growth and professional development. Come be a part of our growing team!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a member of our operations team, the Install Technician will be responsible for traffic product set up and take down and sign and road safety systems installation. We are looking for a seasonal or full-time person to join our growing team!

WHAT WE CAN OFFER:

• Competitive compensation
• Ample opportunity for overtime
• Great work environment and co-workers
• Benefits Package that includes health, vision, and dental benefits
• Paid Personal/Sick Days
• Paid time off over Christmas
• Growing Company with room for professional development and advancement
• If transition to Full-time, complete benefits package, including HSA, personal days, and paid Christmas days

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver, set-up, takedown and maintain traffic control devices to provincial/local specifications
• Install signs, guard rail, cable barrier, and other safety systems
• Provide preventative maintenance and cleaning to traffic control trucks
• Set-up and service trailer traffic equipment (message boards, traffic lights, arrow boards, etc.)
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and send to Project Coordinators in a timely manner
• Load and unload traffic equipment including but not limited to barricades weighing up to 120 lbs.
• Understand the demands of provincial and local regulations related to traffic control
• Safely direct motorist and pedestrian traffic for the safety of road users and work crews
• Maintain a professional demeanor to the public and customers while in the field
• Pre-plan traffic control sites with the creation and use of Traffic Accommodation Plans
• Safely load and secure products and trailer equipment for transportation
• Respect and follow procedures for maintenance and tracking of fleet vehicles and trailers
• Maintain proper organization in the yard when loading and unloading vehicles
• Lead and participate in toolbox/onsite safety meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 1 year construction experience
• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Ability to communicate with project team members to ensure tasks are executed in a timely manner
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid provincial driver's license and clean drivers abstract and own means of transportation to and from work
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
• Preferably, valid Flagger training certificate
• Preferably, current Construction Safety Training certification

Barricades and Signs is an equal opportunity employer and employs without regard to age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, or gender identity.