Blacktop Traffic Service Inc. is presently accepting applications to fill various openings for Traffic Control Persons.

In this role you will regulate the flow of road traffic, pedestrians, and cyclists through temporary workplaces to keep them and those in the work zone protected. Using a Stop/Slow paddle you will indicate whether motorists, pedestrians, or cyclists must stop prior to entering the temporary workplace or to proceed with caution.

What we Offer

- Steady employment with above average wages.
- Continual skill development and the opportunities for additional training.
- Company assistance gaining and maintaining certifications and accreditations.
- We typically have the TWS/Driver pick you up at your home.
- The opportunity for advancement within the company.
- Paid Travel Time
- Overtime Pay for all Sunday work
- Seasonal and Year-Round work opportunities
- Health & Drug benefit plans
- Traffic Control Person - $17.50 -$19.50/hour

Responsibilities

- Set-up (or assist set-up of) traffic signs, cones, drums, and barricades around job sites
- Direct vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists safely through work zones
- Communicate with fellow team members to manage traffic flow
- Identify and report safety hazards or incidents to Supervisors / Managers
- Follow instructions from Supervisors / Managers
- Adhere strictly to all company and industry safety protocols
- Perform other duties as assigned on-site
- Ensuring temporary workplaces are signed in accordance with provincial requirements
- Ensuring all equipment required for the day is loaded on the truck prior to departing
- Interacting with clients in the field to understand scope of work and level of traffic control required




- Ensuring Traffic Control Persons are following all safety policies in the field
- Acting as a Traffic Control Person while crew members are on breaks/lunches
- Performing routine inspections of temporary workplaces

Experience & Skills

- MUST have a valid TCP accreditation from the province you are working in.
- MUST be reliable and punctual.
- Effective communication skills with co-workers and clients.
- Willing to work outside in all weather conditions, sometimes working extended hours.
- Valid First Aid, CPR, and WHMIS would be an asset. (We do offer in-house training opportunities periodically as well|).
- Able to work as part of a team in a physically demanding setting.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- This position plays a vital role in maintaining a protected work environment while supporting ongoing construction activities. Applicants should be dependable, attentive to detail, and committed to safety protocols.

Training & Requirements:

- Must be reliable, punctual, and safety-focused
- Strong communication skills, and ability to follow instructions
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Willingness to work near traffic and heavy equipment
- Class 5 driver’s license with clean abstract is required for TWS role
- CSA approved steel-toed boots required

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Licence/Certification:

- TCP Certification (required)
- TWS Certification (preferred)
- Class 5 Driver's License (preferred)
- WHMIS (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Pay: $17.50-$19.50 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Work Location: On the road

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