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About the Role
As a Municipal Traffic Technician, you play an important role in ensuring that traffic control set-ups are completed according to the traffic management plan and applicable regulations. You will also work with our clients to ensure that set-ups meet their needs.
Responsibilities
- Perform traffic control set-ups in accordance with MTO Book 7 requirements and approved traffic management plans.
- Interpret traffic management plans to determine proper placement of signage, barrels, arrow boards, and other channeling devices.
- Assist in installing advance warning signs, barrels, and other traffic control equipment on highways and roadways.
- Tow an Arrow Board trailer and strategically position the Arrow Board at the beginning of the work zone.
- Drive behind road crews while towing an Arrow Board truck or trailer to alert motorists of workers operating within live traffic lanes.
- Regulate traffic flow to protect co-workers, construction personnel, motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
- Stop and direct traffic as required by worksite activities or to maintain safe and efficient traffic flow.
- Perform regular inspections of traffic control equipment and adjust or reposition equipment as needed.
- Complete teardown and removal of traffic control sites once work has been completed.
- Perform pre-trip inspections on Company vehicles and towing equipment.
- Ensure traffic control equipment and vehicles are maintained in a clean, safe, and operational condition.
- Work collaboratively with clients and internal teams to identify and resolve traffic control and site set-up issues.
- Participate in safety discussions and site coordination meetings with clients and stakeholders.
- Maintain strong safety awareness at all times.
- Complete safety hazard assessments, reports, and related documentation.
- Work in compliance with applicable health and safety legislation, company policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
Requirements
- Valid G class driver’s license and a clean driver's abstract.
- Must be available to work Monday - Friday between 6am - 6pm with the potential to work some evenings and weekends.
- Have strong verbal and written English communication skills.
- Vision and hearing abilities that allow to perform all work requirements safely.
- You will be required to provide your own CSA Grade 1 (green label) work boots with a minimum 6 inch cuff and electrical shock resistance (white label with omega symbol).
Skills
- Communicate effectively
- Grace under pressure
- Tech savvy
- Collaborates
- Awareness of surroundings
Location
- GTA
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Construction or Traffic Control (Preferred)
- Experience driving trucks/towing a trailer (Asset)
- Experience doing highway lane closures (Asset)
Benefits
- Extended Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits with the Union
- Pension Plan
- 10% Vacation Pay
- Wellness Program/EAP & Corporate Discounts
- Work boot allowance upon completion of the probationary period
- Paid training and a comprehensive onboarding program
About the Company
- Beacon Lite has merged with the Universal Group, an industry leader that was recognized as one of Canada’s best-managed companies in 2025, in Traffic Control Personnel, Traffic Management Planning, Traffic supplies, Occupational Health and Safety Training, Landscaping, and Staffing services.
- We offer an entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for job advancement and continued education.
- The Universal Group is driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members.
- Our people embrace our core values of being ‘Passionate, Authentic, and Driven’ in everything we do and in every decision we make every day.
- The safety of our team members and the public drives us daily.
- The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour and occupational health and safety training.
- We are a one-stop shop, as our full suite of services ensures that we can manage projects from conception to completion.
Equal Opportunity
- The Universal Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.