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AWP Safety

Provides traffic safety services and design

Field Supervisor

Full-Time
$55k - $70k/yr
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Norwich, CT, USA
HybridOffice and field-based role; approximately 80% of time is spent in the field.
Security & Protective ServicesSecurity Guarding & Patrol

About the job

Requirements
  • Completion of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • One to two years of supervisory experience and experience building teams of more than 20 members are required.
  • Ability to connect with field-level customers and contacts is required.
  • Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office products and customer relationship management systems, are required.
  • A valid driver's license and ability to meet AWP Safety driver standards are required.
  • Ability to work variable hours based on staffing needs and workload is required.
  • Ability to work in physical positions including sitting, standing, walking, and driving is required.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions and indoors in environmentally controlled conditions is required.
  • Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds may be required.
  • Ability to obtain ATSSA and state-specific certifications is required.
  • Ability to adhere to and promote safe workplace practices is required.
Responsibilities
  • Provide direct leadership and supervision for more than 30 field-based protectors.
  • Support the Area Manager and General Manager in managing and executing company initiatives.
  • Collaborate daily with Area Staff to drive continuous improvement across functional areas of the business.
  • Maintain field responsibilities approximately 80% of the time and office responsibilities approximately 20% of the time.
  • Ensure safety, quality, training, employee engagement, and retention standards are met.
  • Enforce safe work practices to protect team members, customers, and company assets against losses, injuries, and accidents.
  • Coach, motivate, and develop the assigned team of protectors.
  • Develop relationships with new and existing customers to achieve goals and identify 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 team-building efforts and regular communication with team members.
  • Support the training of 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • A four-year degree in a business-related field is a plus but not required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain working relationships with the team.
  • Ability to contribute to employee engagement and ongoing employee development.

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...