Traffic Control Specialist

Why Work at Des Moines Water Works?At Des Moines Water Works (DMWW), every employee plays a vital role in delivering Water You Can Trust for Life to over 600,000 central Iowans. We're looking for team members who are customer-focused and committed to our mission.When you join DMWW, you become part of a team that values environmental stewardship—protecting our most essential natural resource: water. Just as importantly, we recognize that our people are our greatest asset. Your wellbeing matters to us—from physical and psychological safety to wellness, fitness, and professional growth, we're committed to supporting your health and development at work and beyond.About the PositionUnder the supervision of the Water Distribution Supervisor, set up, manage, and remove temporary traffic control devices for work zones. The job requires regular physical manual effort, regardless of weather conditions.Sets up, maintains, and removes temporary work zones for construction sites, including warning signs, traffic cones, stop/slow paddles, and general barricades.Communicates with coworkers to ensure that vehicles and pedestrians do not interfere with or pose a danger to employees or the public.Maintains traffic control devices in all assigned work zones and reports any problems.Responsible for understanding general workflow patterns in work zones and ensuring proper protocol and traffic requirements are followed and discussed with crew leader/supervisor.Assists in the placement, movement and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones, and other traffic control devices.Performs traffic control flagging, using signs, hand, and flag signals.Informs crew when approaching vehicle fails to heed signals to prevent accidents and injury to workers.Informs drivers of detour routes through construction sites.Repairs traffic control devices.Operates company vehicles and other work equipment as required.Performs duties of a similar nature.EducationHigh school diploma or GED equivalent.ExperienceOne year of experience in setting up traffic control.Licenses/CertificationsMust possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.Must remain insurable under the Company's coverage.Preferred QualificationsCompetent Person on the job site.IDOT work zone traffic control certification.Flagger CertificationKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesBasic communication skillsBasic analytical/decision making skillsBasic team skillsBasic human relations skillsBasic planning/organization skillsKnowledge of traffic control requirementsSkill in using tools and selecting the appropriate tool for the jobBasic skill in reading and interpreting maps, charts, GIS data, and other documentationAbility to set up safe traffic controlAbility to read, write, communicate, and understand EnglishHardware/Software/Equipment/Tools Needed to Perform JobFrequently/OftenGISEAM (Enterprise Asset Management)ADPMicrosoft OutlookCell PhoneInfraMapRadioPersonal Computer, Laptop, Notebook or TabletHand ToolsHand Power ToolsPlumbing ToolsLadders/ScaffoldingSafety EquipmentSometimesGeneral Office EquipmentCarpentry ToolsPhysical RequirementsFrequently lifts to 50 pounds.Working ConditionsFrequently works in an outdoor environment, street environment, construction site, confined space, or in the community.Equal Opportunity EmployerDes Moines Water Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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