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AWP Safety

Provides traffic safety services and design

Traffic Control Supervisor Apprentice

Full-Time
$22 - $28/hr+ Overtime opportunities + 401(k) match
Entry
Denver, CO, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Be at least 18 years of age.
  • Have an acceptable driving record and safe driving habits.
  • Be able to work in extreme weather conditions when required.
  • Be able to problem solve and work under pressure.
  • Be able to stand for long periods and meet the physical demands of the job.
  • Be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 75 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Be able to document work thoroughly and clearly in various software.
  • Be available to work Monday through Friday, starting early in the morning, plus overtime.
  • Be available to work nights and weekends when required.
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
  • Possess two forms of valid identification.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise flaggers and ensure company, federal, state, and local standards are met.
  • Perform traffic control and flagging activities as needed.
  • Follow safety rules and regulations on all work zones and flagging sites, including placing signs, barricades, traffic cones, and other warning devices.
  • Implement and field-adjust Traffic Control Plans.
  • Maintain a safe work area on highways, municipal roads, rights-of-way, and rural roads.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Outdoor working or construction experience is preferred.

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...