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AWP Safety

AWP Safety

Provides traffic safety services and design

Maintenance of Traffic Technician

Full-Time
$16.50/hr
Entry
Fort Myers, FL, USA
In Person

About the job

Requirements
  • A valid driver's license and safe driving record are required.
  • Reliable transportation to and from the workplace is required.
  • The candidate must pass a background check and drug screen.
  • The candidate must be available for flexible scheduling, including nights, weekends, and 10-plus-hour days.
  • The candidate must be able to lift, carry, or move 50 pounds.
  • The candidate must be able to perform extended standing and walking on construction sites and frequently bend, kneel, and reach.
Responsibilities
  • Implement traffic control measures to protect the public and team members.
  • Set up and dismantle lane closures and other necessary traffic control equipment.
  • Safely load, unload, and transport signs, cones, and barricades.
  • Direct traffic around and through construction sites using flagging and signaling techniques.
  • Perform routine safety and maintenance checks on equipment and tools.
  • Keep the worksite clean and organized by properly disposing of debris and materials.
  • Complete job-related paperwork and documentation accurately.
  • Collaborate with coworkers to maintain a secure and efficient work zone.
  • Monitor job site conditions and adjust traffic control strategies as needed.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience in traffic control, flagging, or lane closure operations is preferred but not required.
  • Related certifications such as Flagger, Traffic Control, ATSSA, or Maintenance of Traffic are preferred 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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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

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...