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AWP Safety

Provides traffic safety services and design

Traffic Control Supervisor

Full-Time
$26 - $34/hr
Mid
Boise, ID, USA
In Person
Vehicle Operation & Delivery

About the job

Requirements
  • TCS certification from ATSSA or 4,000 or more verifiable hours.
  • At least 2 years of traffic control experience.
  • Must be a TMA driver.
  • Must be familiar with a client-based schedule.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must be comfortable standing 8–12 hours a day.
  • Must be able to lift 50–60 pounds.
  • Must be accustomed to working in all types of weather and in traffic.
  • Must pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test.
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing for long periods and performing strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions, and lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
  • Set up, maintain, and remove channelizing devices and other traffic control equipment according to federal, state, and local temporary traffic control guidelines and plans for complex work zones, ensuring safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
  • Coordinate and communicate work activity for onsite AWP personnel, including Protectors (Flaggers), TMA Drivers, and Pilot Car Operators, and provide breaks and overall management of work zone operations.
  • Coordinate and communicate with customers while maintaining a professional approach to meeting customer expectations.
  • Control a Flagger Station by standing and directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic using hand signals and a STOP/SLOW paddle.
  • Drive company vehicles to transport equipment, trailers, and team members to and from work sites safely, efficiently, and on time; may also pull lightweight trailered equipment.
  • Follow company safety procedures and practices and notify a supervisor of potential safety issues or incidents.
  • Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring to Protectors (Flaggers).
  • Complete all AWP-required training within the timeframe established by the Facility Manager.
  • Complete required project documentation, including Pre-Job Safety Briefings, Daily Ticket Control Logs, Traffic Control Inspections, and Vehicle Inspections.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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...