Traffic Control Person
About the job
- Provincial Traffic Control Person Certification.
- Steel-toe boots.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Assist with the setup of temporary workplaces.
- Direct traffic at temporary workplaces.
- Warn workers of impending danger.
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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Simplify's Take
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
AWP Safety is a provider of safety and traffic control solutions.
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