Traffic Controller

Spectran Traffic Management is growing and we are seeking Traffic Controllers to join our busy team. Multiple positions are available for experienced Traffic Controllers and those new to the industry.

**Why Spectran?**

Spectran Group is a family-owned, locally operated company providing specialised solutions throughout Tasmania in the areas of civil contracting, environmental management, transport, and traffic services. We are a values-based organisation, striving always to embody the values of loyalty, initiative, teamwork, positivity, respect and being open & honest. We welcome all new employees and offer the support and training required for growth within our company. We are currently looking for Traffic Controllers.

**Tasks & responsibilities**
- Coordinating, setting up, managing and traffic control.
- Directing traffic around areas of disruption, such as roadworks, accidents, building sites, events and planned maintenance.
- Directing pedestrians to maintain safety around changed vehicle and road conditions.
- Communicating via two-way radio with other road traffic team members, emergency response teams and construction workers to give and receive updates on traffic and conditions.
- Operating road signs, such as a Stop/Slow bat, and using hand signals to direct flow of traffic and pedestrians.
- Explaining operations and answering driver and pedestrian questions.
- Communicating and taking directions from Spectran representatives, traffic authority workers, construction project managers, police officers, paramedics, firefighters, auditors, and government officials.
- Direct vehicles and pedestrian traffic around construction zones; ensuring the safety of construction workers and the general public.
- Complete site checks and monitor traffic behaviour and/or flow to ensure safety is always maintained.
- Will be required to work outdoors in all kinds of weather.
- Be prepared to work varying shifts including days, nights, and weekends desirable.
- Ability to work on different work sites including construction, maintenance, event management, and emergency works
- Have good communication and sequential planning skills.
- Ability to be professional when interacting with members of the public and others.
- Be of good character and have current police check or be prepared to obtain one.
- Drive a manual vehicle with a current driver’s licence (desirable)
- Appropriate fitness for work - eyesight, hearing, good mobility, endurance, and concentration, etc.
- Be able to use and respond to with various apps on a smart phone or tablet

**Qualifications**

To be considered for this role you will need or be willing to get the following accredited qualifications which are current and not expired:

- Traffic Tickets - Control Traffic with Stop-Slow Bat & Implement Traffic Management Plan
- White Card - Construction Industry

**Other requirements**
- Hold a valid driver’s licence (Ability to drive Manual Preferred)
- Be able to pass a drug test when requested
- Have own transport
- Available for day and night work.

Note this is casual work with shifts allocated based on work available and your availability