Traffic Control Specialist

Salary : $50,502.40 - $62,316.80 AnnuallyLocation : Water Works Park, IAJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 202600027Department: Water DistributionDivision: PipelinesOpening Date: 04/10/2026Closing Date: 4/24/2026 12:00 PM Central JOB SUMMARYWhy 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 beyondAbout the Position: Under the supervision of the Water Distribution Supervisor, sets up, manages, and removes temporary traffic control devices for work zones. The job requires regular physical manual effort, regardless of weather conditions. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 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 devicesOperates company vehicles and other work equipment as required.Performs duties of a similar nature. QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Experience: One year of experience in setting up traffic control. Licenses/Certifications: Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.This position requires Driver remain insurable under the Company's coverage.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Competent Person on the job site.IDOT work zone traffic control certification.Flagger CertificationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:Basic 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 JOB Frequently/OftenGISEAM (Enterprise Asset Management)ADPMicrosoft OutlookCell PhoneInfraMapRadioPersonal Computer, Laptop, Notebook or TabletHand ToolsHand Power ToolsPlumbing ToolsLadders/ScaffoldingSafety EquipmentSometimesGeneral Office EquipmentCarpentry ToolsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Frequently lifts to 50 poundsWORKING CONDITIONS:Frequently works in an outdoor environment, street environment, construction site, confined space, or in the community SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONDes 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.Selection Process:The hiring process includes a review of qualifications, interviews, and job-related assessments. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry search, a pre-employment drug screen, and physical examination.E-Verify Participation: Des Moines Water Works participates in the federal E-Verify program. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates offered a position must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 and present documentation verifying their identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to starting employment. For questions about acceptable documents, please contact Human Resources at 515-283-8717.Des Moines Water Works offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible full-time employees. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, vacation and sick leave; life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage; health, dental, and vision insurance; participation in the Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS); long-term disability coverage; deferred compensation with employer match; tuition reimbursement; and an employee assistance program. Benefit eligibility, coverage, and terms are subject to applicable laws and plan documents, and may be modified from time to time. Detailed benefit information is provided during the offer process.

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