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AWP Safety

Provides traffic safety services and design

Field Supervisor

Full-Time
$60k - $75k/yr+ 7% AIP bonus + Company vehicle + Gas card
Junior
Bachelor's
Raleigh, NC, USA
In Person
Security & Protective Services

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • One to two years of supervisor experience and experience building teams of 20 or more individuals are required.
  • Must be able and willing to connect with field-level customers and contacts.
  • Must contribute to employee engagement and ongoing employee development.
  • Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and customer relationship management systems, are required.
  • Must adhere to and promote safe workplace practices.
  • A valid driver's license without suspension or revocation is required.
  • Must be able to work a typical 50-hour workweek; hours may vary based on staffing needs and workload.
  • Must be able to work primarily in the field, including outside conditions such as heat, cold, humidity, dust, and asphalt; occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving vehicles, extreme construction-site conditions, and loud noise; and lift or carry up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
  • Must obtain ATSSA and state-specific certifications.
Responsibilities
  • Support the Area Manager and General Manager in managing the team.
  • Collaborate daily with Area Staff to pursue continuous improvement across all functional areas of the business.
  • Directly supervise field crews.
  • Maintain field and office responsibilities, spending 80% of the time in the field and 20% in the office.
  • Keep safety, quality, training, employee engagement, and retention as primary business priorities.
  • Protect company employees, customers, and assets against losses, injuries, and accidents by enforcing safe work practices.
  • Coach, motivate, and develop the team.
  • Build relationships with internal and external customers to achieve goals and new business opportunities.
  • Perform field and vehicle inspections, attend pre-bid meetings, meet with clients, and work in the field with the team as needed.
  • Address customer service issues promptly and efficiently while providing a high level of customer service.
  • Assist in preparing daily schedules.
  • Monitor daily employee issues, including payroll, timekeeping, benefits, time-off requests, customer issues, and training requirements.
  • Facilitate team-building efforts and regular communications with team members.
  • Support the training of new and current employees to reduce turnover, promote efficiency, and reduce labor costs.
  • Become a subject matter expert in work-zone setup and design and professional flagging.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • A four-year degree in a business-related field is a plus but not required.

About the company

AWP Safety provides worksite traffic safety services for utility, infrastructure, and construction projects. It uses on-site technicians and equipment, along with permitting and traffic design, to create and enforce project-specific traffic plans and manage operations on site. The company differentiates itself by growing through acquisitions to standardize services and expand from cone-focused traffic control into a nationwide safety partner with a broad service footprint. Its goal is to be the leading nationwide partner for worksite safety by offering a complete, integrated solution from planning to on-site execution.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

North Canton, Ohio

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

  • January 2025 acquisitions expanded Texas, Oregon, Colorado, and Nebraska coverage immediately.
  • AWP Safety named a CFO in February 2026 to tighten forecasting and cash conversion.
  • August 2026 regional leadership hires target Southwest and Gulf Coast demand from infrastructure growth.

What critics are saying

  • April 2026 unpaid-wage litigation targets Driver Protectors and overtime practices in court.
  • Indeed ratings sit at 2.4, with pay and advancement scoring 1.9 and 2.0.
  • Heavy acquisition integration can break service quality, creating customer churn after each closing.

What makes AWP Safety unique

  • AWP Safety bundled traffic control, planning, rentals, and sign manufacturing across 143 facilities.
  • Kohlberg-backed roll-ups added 21 companies, deepening density across utilities, broadband, and infrastructure.
  • August 2026 leadership appointments span Texas through Idaho, signaling a national operating platform.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral bonuses

Company News

PE Hub
Jul 31st, 2024
Kohlberg-backed AWP Safety acquires Washington Traffic Control and Western Traffic Congrol | PE Hub

AWP Safety is a provider of safety and traffic control solutions.

PR Newswire
Aug 2nd, 2023
AWP SAFETY, BACKED BY KOHLBERG & CO., ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC ACQUISITION OF RHV CAPITAL'S TRAFFIC CONTROL GROUP

/PRNewswire/ -- AWP Safety, North America's leading provider of safety and traffic control solutions, has announced its strategic acquisition of RHV Capital's...

PR Newswire
Dec 5th, 2022
AWP, Backed by Kohlberg & Co., Announces Strategic Acquisitions of MOTPlans, LLC and CrossRoads, LP

/PRNewswire/ -- Area Wide Protective ("AWP"), America's leading safety company supporting utility, broadband and infrastructure upgrades and expansion, has...