Ferrovial
Webber - Traffic Control Technician - Niagara - Infrastructure Management
🇨🇦Niagara, Ontario, Canada7 days ago
CA$48,000 – CA$52,000EntryFull Time
Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide., including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.
Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.
Why Ferrovial?
Position Summary
Responsible for responding to incidents on provincial highways. Incidents include traffic accidents, spills, and emergency situations which affect the highway and the safety of the travelling public, and other emergency situations within the right of way which affect the highway. Required to assist provincial and local police and emergency response services in incidents and accidents.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*Please note - in order to support our road maintenance services, this role may be assigned to operations of equipment for winter or summer operations as required.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Serve as a primary liaison between provincial and local police, fire and various emergency responders during incident management
Communicate with the Ministry of Transportation Traffic Operations Centre by 2-way radio and telephone to provide information and updates pertaining to incidents.
Responsible for completing incident Reports
Coordinate detour routes in the event of an asset (system or road) closure
Conduct follow through investigation on all fatalities to determine if facilities contributed to the accident. (Confirm that all signs were properly posted, etc.)
Track and maintain files on all major incidents and accidents involving assets, personnel and equipment within contract limitation.
Assist with the administration of third party claims by gathering documentation, paperwork and other relevant information.
Coordinate special events involving traffic control, detours and/or closures.
Perform all other duties as assigned
Avoids legal challenges by complying with federal, provincial and local legal requirements.
Positively contribute to a diverse, inclusive and fair work environment, free from discrimination, bullying
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to manage workload independently, prioritize demands and problem solve effectively.
Knowledge base consistent with emergency response management principles, Primary skills include effective communication, assessment, follow-through, decision making and independent judgement.
Proficient computer skills
Position requires a highly developed sense of safety awareness and perceptive ability.
Must have the ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks and make adjustments to avoid loss, injury or accident.
You must be able to communicate with co-workers, understand and follow verbal and written safety instructions.
Must be able to think clearly and focus on your safety in your immediate surroundings, while using tools and equipment, while driving or operating equipment.
Will be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to your job.
Comply with Ferrovial Service’s Risk Management, Quality Assurance and Health, Safety and Environment management systems, including statutory obligations
Consistently deliver excellent Risk and HSEQ results
Drives for zero harm and relentlessly pursues safety
Acts as a role model for a positive HSE culture in the workplace; encourage people managers and team leaders in his/her business unit to do the same
All other duties as assigned, as emphasized by the * mentioned above in the former summary section
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma - required
Minimum of 2 + years’ work experience in highway maintenance operations, freeway traffic control and incidents/accidents management.
Valid Class DZ driver’s license is required with a good driving record to drive company vehicle.
OTM BOOK 7 certification required
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fume or airborne particles. Frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, frequent exposure to insects and infrequent exposure to reptiles/rodents. The noise level in the work environment usually moderate but on occasion can more than moderate.
Webber and its companies (e.g. Webber, LLC, Webber Waterworks, LLC, Webber Infrastructure Management, Canada Limited, Ferrovial Webber Energy, LLC), is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants’ needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!
Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
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