Traffic Control Specialist

Under the direction of Transportation leadership, the Traffic Control Specialist is responsible for safely directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The Traffic Control Specialist is also responsible for assisting leadership with the day-to-day shift operations of the Transportation department to ensure a seamless best in class service.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitors and directs all vehicle movement to minimize congestion to ensure successful traffic flow operations in parking structures and roadways. Efficiently directs, regulates, and prioritizes traffic movement to minimize delays while warning of hazards, using signs, flags, and hand signals. Monitors traffic flow identifying bottlenecks to mitigate vehicle obstructions while locating safe intervals through which vehicles and pedestrians can safely drive/cross roadways.

2. Communicates traffic and parking rules and other information to guests and pedestrians. Communicates occupancy and congestion information to management. Reports unsafe behavior of drivers to management and/or appropriate authorities. Distributes traffic control signs and markers at designated points as directed.

3. Operates non-commercial vehicles for personnel transportation.

4. Performs basic roadside assistance and maintenance tasks, reports safety hazards and traffic problems. Follows safety rules and regulations, including placing signs, barricades, traffic cones and other warning devices; duties may vary according to job assignment.

5. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department. ​

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED is required.

Minimum one (1) year driving experience required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Basic vehicle knowledge of maintenance experience is preferred.

Previous customer service experience is preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS

At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license.

A qualified candidate/employee must have a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the enterprise’s insurance carrier.

Have or obtain a California Commercial Driver’s License, Class C or higher, with passenger endorsement.

Authorized Driver: Role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS – ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Primary work environment is in an outdoor work setting.

Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences.

Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts.

Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment.

Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally.

Sedentary work: may involve sitting at times. May operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.

Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone.

Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone.

Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility.

Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties.

Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours.

The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke.

Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law.

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