ANZSCO 899923

Road Traffic Controller

Directs road traffic and pedestrian flows on, near, or adjacent to roads during road closures or part road closures due to construction, maintenance, roadside works, public events or emergency responses.

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Main tasks

  • Sets up, manages and removes temporary traffic control schemes and signs
  • Directs vehicular and pedestrian traffic around construction zones, accidents or other road disruptions
  • Uses a stop-slow sign and manages other similar traffic control signs and devices to direct traffic and ensure the safety of workers, motorists and pedestrians
  • Communicates with other road traffic personnel, construction workers and emergency response teams via radio to provide and receive updates on traffic conditions
  • Completes site checks and monitors traffic behaviour and/or flow to ensure safety is maintained at all times
  • Takes instructions from crew leaders, foremen, managers, inspectors, auditors or officials

Specialisations

Events Traffic Coordinator

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