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Work History
Education
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Jessica Schmidt

New Westminster,BC

Summary

Focused Traffic Controller with 2+ years of experience. Adept at ensuring worker, driver and pedestrian safety and staying alert after long hours of work in varying weather conditions. Successful at fast and efficient sign set up and following directions with little to no supervision.

Overview

2
years of professional experience

Work History

Eagle Green Traffic Management llc, Vancouver , BC

Lane Closure Technician
06.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
  • Stood for 12 hours with "Stop/Slow" paddle directing traffic.
  • Controlled pedestrian movements to prevent intrusion into work zones.
  • Placed cones, signs, and barrels to keep vehicles out of dangerous spaces.
  • Communicated with team members using hand signals and radios.
  • Served as informational resource for community, answering questions about traffic ordinances and policies and addressing questions and complaints.
  • Identified most efficient methods to improve traffic flow by analyzing traffic data

Reliable Flagging Services LTD, Maple Ridge , BC

Traffic Control Technician
06.2021 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
  • Partnered with crew members to use stop and slow paddles for multi-directional traffic control.
  • Controlled pedestrian movements to prevent intrusion into work zones.

Universal Group, Burnaby, BC

Traffic Control Technician
05.2021 - 06.2021

Job overview

  • Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
  • Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
  • Worked with foreman to create effective temporary traffic control schemes.
  • Identified most efficient methods to improve traffic flow by analyzing traffic data.

Roadrunner Truck and Flagging Ltd, Calgary, AB

Lane Closure Technician
08.2020 - 03.2021

Job overview

  • Assembled and maintained all signs making sure they were relevant to all work sites and traffic laws
  • Worked with foreman to create effective temporary traffic control schemes.
  • Identified most efficient methods to improve traffic flow by analyzing traffic data.
  • Timed stoplights or other delays using stopwatches.
  • Prepared technical drawing establishing specifications for traffic signal and other control device installations.
  • Oversaw maintenance of traffic system by preparing work orders for repair and modifications to equipment and components.

Pacific Coast Traffic , Langley, BC

Lane Closure Technician
01.2020 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic to close roads and or Lanes
  • Analyzed traffic patterns and stood as first responder and was a valuable resource in case any emergency situation should occur
  • Did rounds for each different location and ensured all equipment was correctly placed and functional
  • Updated signage with correct speeds and delay warnings based on daily conditions.
  • Placed cones, signs, and barrels to keep vehicles out of dangerous spaces.

Education

BC Construction Safety Alliance Burnaby BC

from Standardized Traffic Control Trainning Certificate
04.2020

University Overview

  • Record # SN1095243 valid through 04/27/2024

Skills

  • Ordinances, Policies and Procedures
  • Traffic Delay Studies
  • Emergency Situations
  • OSHA Safety Guidelines
  • Traffic Sign Setup Knowledge
  • Two-Way Radio Proficiency
  • Safe Work Practices
  • Training Junior Team Members
  • Commercial Projects
  • Worksite Safety
  • Technical Documentation
  • Street Closure Procedures
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas

Timeline

Lane Closure Technician
Eagle Green Traffic Management llc
06.2021 - 05.2022
Traffic Control Technician
Reliable Flagging Services LTD
06.2021 - 06.2021
Traffic Control Technician
Universal Group
05.2021 - 06.2021
Lane Closure Technician
Roadrunner Truck and Flagging Ltd
08.2020 - 03.2021
Lane Closure Technician
Pacific Coast Traffic
01.2020 - 11.2020
BC Construction Safety Alliance
from Standardized Traffic Control Trainning Certificate
Jessica Schmidt