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AWP Safety

Provides traffic safety services and design

Field Supervisor

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/17/2026
$60k - $70k/yr+ Company vehicle + Fuel card + 401(k) match
Junior
Bachelor's
Nashville, TN, USA
Hybrid
Security & Protective ServicesSecurity Guarding & Patrol

About the job

Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED completion is required.
  • 1–2 years of supervisor experience and experience building teams of 20 or more team members.
  • Must be able to and enjoy connecting with field-level customers and contacts.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain working relationships with the team.
  • Contribute to the engagement and ongoing development of AWP Safety employees.
  • Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and customer relationship management systems.
  • Must adhere to and promote safe workplace practices.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to meet AWP Safety driver standards.
  • Must successfully handle the physical demands of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving, and may be required to lift or carry objects up to 40 pounds.
  • Obtain ATSSA and state-specific certifications.
Responsibilities
  • Provide direct leadership and supervision for 30+ protectors on field-based crews.
  • Support the Area Manager and General Manager in managing and executing company initiatives.
  • Collaborate daily with all Area Staff to pursue continuous improvement in all functional areas of the business.
  • Maintain field (80%) and office (20%) responsibilities.
  • Ensure safety, quality, training, employee engagement, and retention standards are met.
  • Protect team members, customers, and company assets against losses, injuries, and accidents by enforcing safe work practices.
  • Coach, motivate, and develop the assigned team of protectors.
  • Develop relationships with new and existing customers to achieve goals and pursue new business opportunities.
  • Perform job site 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 teambuilding efforts and regular communications with team members.
  • Engage in and support training for 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.
  • Work variable hours based on staffing needs and workload, and work in a variety of weather conditions, both outdoors and indoors.
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...