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 plays a key role in supporting paving operations by ensuring safe and efficient traffic control around active work zones. This position is responsible for the proper setup, monitoring, adjustment, and removal of traffic control devices to protect crews, the traveling public, and paving equipment. The MOT Laborer works closely with the paving team to maintain traffic flow and safety throughout the duration of each project.

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. 
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all Middlesex Safety Policies and Procedures. 
• Must be on site at scheduled start time and present for the Daily Huddle.
• Must be able to identify potential Hazards and assist in maintaining a Safe Work environment for all Team Members. 
• Be present for Weekly Toolbox Talks. 
• Maintain good health status and be able to bend, push, pull, stoop and/or twist. 
• Maintain a flexible work schedule to include day/night shift work with extended hours when necessary.
• Ensure proper set up, maintenance and removal of all traffic controls. 

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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