Job Description

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Apprenticeship - WS Barricade

WS Barricade is a Colorado-based, family-owned and operated Traffic Control company with over 40 years of experience in the industry. We specialize in Traffic Control Management Services, Construction Work Zone Traffic Control, Traffic Control Design, Special Events, and more. We are dedicated to excellence and success and are looking for motivated individuals with a strong desire to advance to join our team.

Who You Are:

A career-oriented, highly communicative, self-starter with a goal to become the foreman of your own crew. You enjoy working outdoors in various weather conditions, uphold best safety practices and possess a current driver’s license with a clean Motor Vehicle Report.

• Supervise Flaggers and ensure company, federal, state and local standards are being met.
• Perform traffic control and flagging activities as needed.
• Follow safety rules and regulations on all work zones and flagging sites, including placing signs, barricades, traffic cones and other warning devices.
• Implement and field adjust Traffic Control Plans.
• Maintain a safe work area on highways, municipal roads, rights-of-way, and rural roads.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Possess safe driving habits.
• Able to work in extreme weather conditions when required and necessary.
• Able to problem solve and work under pressure.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and meet other physical demands of the job.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 75 pounds on a regular basis.
• Able to document work thoroughly and clearly in various software.
• Available to work M-F (starting early in the morning), plus overtime.
• Available to work nights and weekends when required and necessary.
• Pre-employment drug screen.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Possess 2 forms of valid ID.

Experience

• Hands-on, self-sufficient and demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude.
• Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 75 lbs on a regular basis

Additional Information

Benefits:

• Overtime Opportunities
• A rigorous 6-week company paid training while on the job and ongoing training for 2 years
• Paid ATSSA and Smith Driving Training
• Company truck provided after training with the convenience of driving to and from your residence
• Paid Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Weekly Pay
• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability/ Accident/ Hospital Indemnity/Critical Illness
• 401(k) with employer match.

Salary Description $53,000- $73,000 Yearly

WS Barricade considers any position that requires the individual to drive an WS Barricade vehicle and/or be present at an WS Barricade worksite for any reason a safety sensitive position.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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