Traffic Controller

15 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Costco Au Full time

Coordinating, setting up, managing and removing traffic control.

Directing traffic around areas of disruption, such as roadworks, accidents, building sites and planned maintenance.

Directing pedestrians to maintain safety around changed vehicle and road conditions.

A Traffic Controller in Australia is responsible for safely managing traffic flow, especially during roadworks, accidents, or major events. They use signs, devices, and hand signals to direct vehicles and pedestrians, ensuring the safety of workers, motorists, and the public. This involves setting up and removing temporary traffic control schemes, communicating with other team members, and adhering to safety protocols.

- Here's a more detailed breakdown of the role:

- Responsibilities:

**Setting up and removing temporary traffic control schemes**:

This includes setting up and managing signs, cones, bollards, and other traffic control devices.

**Directing traffic**:

Using hand signals, stop-slow signs, and other devices to guide vehicles and pedestrians around construction zones, accidents, or other disruptions.

**Communicating with others**:

Using two-way radios to communicate with other traffic controllers, emergency response teams, and construction workers.

Ensuring that all traffic control measures are in place and being followed to ensure safety.

**Inspecting and cleaning signs and equipment**:

Ensuring that all equipment is in good working order and maintained.

**Following dress and PPE standards**:

Wearing appropriate safety clothing and equipment to remain visible and protected.

**Dealing with public**:

Answering driver questions, explaining procedures, and potentially dealing with frustrated motorists.

- Skills and Qualities:

** Good communication skills**: Clearly communicating with drivers, pedestrians, and other team members.
- ** Attention to detail**: Ensuring that all traffic control measures are in place and being followed correctly.
- ** Physical fitness**: This role requires standing for long periods and lifting equipment.
- ** Ability to work independently**: Being able to set up and manage traffic control schemes with mínimal supervision.
- ** Adaptability**: Being able to adjust to changing traffic conditions and emergency situations.
- ** Patience and understanding**: Dealing with potentially frustrated motorists and pedestrians.

- Working Conditions:

** Outdoor work**: Traffic controllers work outdoors in all types of weather.
- ** Shift work**: May be required to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.
- ** Variety of locations**: May work on roads, highways, construction sites, and event locations.

- To become a Traffic Controller in Australia, you generally need to:

- ** Complete a recognized training course**: This will cover traffic control principles, safety procedures, and communication techniques.
- ** Hold a White Card**: This is a national safety card required to work on construction sites.
- ** Obtain an accredited Traffic Controller Photo Licence**: This is required to work as a traffic controller in many jurisdictions.

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