Unlock Your Career Potential in Traffic Safety with AWP Safety – America’s Leading Traffic Management Company!
Job Description:
As a Protector, you work with a team at job sites. No experience or degree is needed. Safety comes first—always. We train you. We support you. We help you build a career.
Your daily work includes:
Setting up cones, signs, and barricades and taking traffic control equipment down
Using a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic, watching traffic and job site activity
Following all safety rules taught in training
Communicating with your crew and supervisor
Helping keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe
Working outside all year, in all weather
Shifts may change based on job needs: Some nights, weekends, or emergency work may be required
You may stand or walk 8 to 12 hours per shift
We give you a hard hat, safety goggles, a safety vest, safety whistle, walkie talkie, and cold/hot weather gear: you bring your own steel toe safety boots that go above the ankle.
Valid driver’s license
Able to stand, walk, and work outside for long periods
Able to lift 40–50 pounds
Willing to work in traffic and changing weather
Flexible schedule; Show up on time, every shift
Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test (this is a safety sensitive job)
Stay alert around moving traffic and follow all safety rules all the time
Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect
Additional Information:
- Pay: $19.50-$20.50 per hour
- Overtime available
- Pay increases in your first year
- Paid training and a traffic safety certificate
Benefits for eligible employees include:
- Paid Time Off and paid holidays
- Paid sick time (where required)
- On demand pay availability
- Health insurance
- 401(k) option
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral bonuses
Promotion Opportunities:
- Senior Protector
- Lead Protector
- Field Supervisor
- Manager roles
Safety-Sensitive Position Notice
AWP Safety considers any position that requires the operation of an AWP vehicle and/or presence at an AWP worksite for any reason to be a safety-sensitive position, subject to applicable safety, fitness-for-duty, and drug and alcohol testing requirements in accordance with Company policy and applicable law.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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 race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
AWP considers any position that requires the individual to drive an AWP vehicle and/or be present at an AWP worksite for any reason a safety sensitive position.
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.