Felipe Agurto
Calgary,AB
Summary
Energetic Traffic Control professional with 18 years of experience, including working for the City of Calgary for 14 years.
Solid background in traffic field operations and safety procedures. Successfully developed traffic plans and ensured compliance with safety regulations on various construction sites. Demonstrated effective communication with teams to ensure smooth and safe traffic movement and adhere to the project plans.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding small to large teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Landscape Assistant
Vittorio Construction Ltd.
2025 - Current
- Contributed to overall company success by consistently meeting or exceeding project deadlines and maintaining high-quality workmanship.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding, and general clean-up.
- Utilized power tools and landscaping machines to maintain outdoor areas.
- Installed stonework according to landscape design plan and client specifications.
- Developed and maintained efficient irrigation system for outdoor areas.
Traffic Technician
Barricades and Signs
01.2023 - 2025
- Performed regular inspections of work zones, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations for maximum safety.
- Collaborated with construction crews and engineers to develop comprehensive traffic management plans, minimizing disruptions to local traffic patterns..
- Ensured pedestrian safety by placing appropriate signage, barriers, and detours in high-traffic areas during construction projects.
- Increased worker productivity by delegating tasks effectively, ensuring all team members understood their responsibilities.
- Reduced accident rates by diligently monitoring work zones and identifying potential hazards for workers and the public.
- Improved traffic flow by efficiently directing vehicles and pedestrians at construction zones.
- Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
- Read and interpreted plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities and checked inventory and inspected equipment needed for job..
- Created and maintained traffic control plans for proper management of traffic during construction and events.
- Ensured smooth traffic flow by promptly addressing any issues or concerns raised by motorists, pedestrians, or construction workers.
- Updated signage with correct speeds and delay warnings based on daily conditions.
Traffic Management Specialist
Independent Consulting
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Played a key role in special events requiring additional traffic management support, such as parades or sporting events, ensuring public safety and smooth traffic flow.
- Worked closely with community stakeholders to address concerns about local traffic patterns or specific problem areas within their neighborhoods.
- Developed positive working relationships with contractors and vendors, facilitating seamless communication during project execution phases.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities related to traffic control operations, ensuring easy access for future reference or audits.
- Provided expert guidance in the development of municipal ordinances related to traffic operations, promoting safe and efficient travel throughout the community.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory requirements pertaining to construction zones concerning work zone safety controls such as proper detour routing.
- Enhanced public safety by overseeing the installation and maintenance of proper traffic control devices, including signage, signals, and road markings.
- Collaborated with engineers to design and implement innovative solutions for complex traffic situations, reducing delays and improving overall mobility.
- Conducted regular site inspections to evaluate the effectiveness of existing traffic control measures, implementing adjustments as needed to optimize performance.
- Worked with foreman to create effective temporary traffic control schemes.
Traffic Technician
City of Calgary
01.2007 - 01.2021
- Traffic management, Planning closures, detours, and signing replace and installation.
- Review Plans and technical documentation making sure everything is set up in place following the city law, rules, safely for citizens and roads traffic
- Collaborated with engineers to develop effective solutions for complex traffic issues, resulting in improved road conditions.
- Coordinated with emergency services during incidents that required temporary traffic control measures, providing prompt support and maintaining public safety.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Education
Diploma Business Administration Management -
Reeves College
Calgary, Alberta01.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
University of Viña del Mar
01.2004
Skills
- Demonstrate planning, budgeting and estimation skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, having dealt with a diversity of professionals, clients, and business stakeholders
- Knowledgeable in traffic field operations with a focus on establishing a safe road environment
- Strategy and planning for city road safety
- Construction site coordination
- Traffic management planning
- Team leadership
- Work zone safety management
- Traffic control equipment maintenance
- Pedestrian safety management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Loading and unloading
- Excellent problem solving skills and resourceful
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Traffic Technician
Barricades and Signs
01.2023 - 2025
Traffic Management Specialist
Independent Consulting
01.2021 - 01.2023
Traffic Technician
City of Calgary
01.2007 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Commerce - undefined
University of Viña del Mar
Landscape Assistant
Vittorio Construction Ltd.
2025 - Current
Diploma Business Administration Management -
Reeves College
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