Job Description

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values.  In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation. 

Position Summary:

The Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Laborer is responsible for the safe and compliant setup, maintenance, and removal of traffic control devices on active job sites. This role plays a critical part in protecting workers, motorists, and pedestrians by following all applicable safety regulations and standards. The MOT Laborer supports heavy civil construction operations by ensuring traffic flow and work zone safety are properly maintained throughout the duration of a project. This individual must be alert, responsive, and committed to upholding a safety-first mindset in dynamic and high-risk environments.

Responsibilities: 

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety, first in everything we do. 
• Set up, maintain, and take down traffic control zones in accordance with FDOT, MUTCD, and project-specific guidelines.
• Inspect work zones regularly to ensure devices remain properly positioned, visible, and in working order.
• Support site safety efforts by identifying and mitigating traffic-related hazards.
• Arrive on-site at the scheduled start time and participate in Daily Huddles and Weekly Toolbox Talks.
• Work cooperatively with field crews and supervision to coordinate traffic control needs with ongoing construction activities.
• Remain flexible to work day or night shifts, extended hours, weekends, or emergency call-outs as required.
• Lift, carry, place, and remove signs, cones, barricades, arrow boards, and other control devices throughout the workday.
• Maintain physical readiness for bending, stooping, lifting, and working in all weather conditions.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience MOT Laborer work. Preferred but not required will be open to on-the-job training for the right applicant.
• MOT Advanced, certified. Preferred but will aid in offering assistance to get MAOT certified with on-the-job training.
• Knowledge of FDOT and MUTCD standards. Can provide training to the right applicant.
• Able to follow verbal instructions. 
• Have reliable transportation to get to and from the work site.
• CDL license preferred but not required.

Necessary Attributes: 

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles. 
• Team player and with strong interpersonal skills. 
• Self-starter with excellent verbal communication skills. 
• Reliance on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 
• Dedicated and hard working. 

We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off. 

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