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Christopher Riojas

Denton,TX

Summary

Proficient professional with good problem-solving and group management skills. Successful at keeping employees on-task and achieving quality objectives.

Seasoned Area Manager with solid background in overseeing daily operations, managing staff and implementing business strategies. Possess strong leadership skills, adept at problem-solving and delivering measurable results to drive growth. Known for fostering team collaboration while ensuring optimal customer service and satisfaction. Notable contributions include improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and increasing sales revenue in previous roles.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

DFW Area Manager

Denali Traffic Solutions
Dallas, TX
02.2023 - 01.2026

Responsible for Coordinating with contractors so schedule crews for projects.

Draw TCP's for state and local approval for traffic control projects.

  • Oversaw daily operations and logistics for traffic management projects.
  • Coordinated with local agencies to ensure compliance with traffic regulations.

ATSSA corporate trainer, authorized to do Texas tct & Texas tcs

TEEX Flagger instructor

Handling any issues with contractors as it relates to work performance & issues with employees

Traffic Control Supervisor

Denali Traffic Solutions
Dallas, TX
11.2021 - 02.2023
  • Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
  • Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
  • Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to support public and crew member safety.
  • Inspected traffic control devices to verify functionality, placement and safety compliance.
  • Read and interpreted plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities and checked inventory and inspected equipment needed for job.
  • Set up and Troubleshooted message boards, arrow boards, temporary signal lights, & speed radars.

Traffic Control Lead

Denali Traffic Solutions
Midland, TX
06.2021 - 11.2021
  • Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
  • Inspected traffic control devices to verify functionality, placement and safety compliance.
  • Read and interpreted plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities and checked inventory and inspected equipment needed for job.
  • Tested and troubleshot malfunctioning equipment to maintain traffic control devices in optimum condition.

Traffic Control Supervisor

First Choice Traffic Control
Midland, TX
04.2020 - 06.2021
  • Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
  • Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
  • Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to support public and crew member safety.
  • Inspected traffic control devices to verify functionality, placement and safety compliance.
  • Set up & troubleshot message boards, arrowboards, temporary traffic signals, & speed radar trailers, ITS systems

Traffic Control Supervisor

Barricades Unlimited
Midland , TX
02.2020 - 04.2020
  • Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
  • Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
  • Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to support public and crew member safety.
  • Inspected traffic control devices to verify functionality, placement and safety compliance.

Traffic Control Lead

Barricades Unlimited
Midland, TX
07.2019 - 02.2020
  • Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
  • Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
  • Maintained traffic control closures for pilot car operation, lane and road closures and detoured routes to support crews working along public right-a-way.
  • Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to support public and crew member safety.

Traffic Control Crew Chief

Barricades Unlimited
Midland, TX
02.2018 - 07.2019
  • Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
  • Trained all team members on key roles to maintain flexibility.
  • Maintained safety by implementing effective procedures regarding hazardous actions, materials, and items.
  • Coordinated with contractors to schedule crews for work.
  • Drew TCP's for state & local approval

Traffic Control Crew Chief

Barricades Unlimited
San Angelo , TX
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Supervised crew in daily inspections, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on [Type] aircraft.
  • Managed team according to company standards and compliance requirements.
  • Trained all team members on key roles to maintain flexibility.

Traffic Control Supervisor

Total Highway Maintenance
San Angelo, TX
02.2016 - 11.2018
  • Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
  • Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
  • Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to support public and crew member safety.
  • Inspected traffic control devices to verify functionality, placement and safety compliance.

Traffic Control Lead

Total Highway Maintenance
Dallas, TX
07.2014 - 02.2016
  • Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
  • Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
  • Maintained traffic control closures for pilot car operation, lane and road closures and detoured routes to support crews working along public right-a-way.
  • Created traffic control plans for difficult areas to support public and crew member safety.

Traffic Control Lead

ALTUS Traffic
Dallas, TX
03.2013 - 07.2014
  • Operated and safely navigated company vehicles to transport materials and equipment to job site.
  • Set up cones, signs and barrel barricades and flagged traffic to encourage safety of customers, employees and traveling public.
  • Maintained traffic control closures for pilot car operation, lane and road closures and detoured routes to support crews working along public right-a-way.

Traffic Control Technician

Highway Technologies
Dallas, TX
09.2012 - 03.2013
  • Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
  • Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
  • Stood for 8 hours with "Stop/Slow" paddle directing traffic.
  • Controlled pedestrian movements to prevent intrusion into work zones.

Education

Corporate Trainer - Corporate Trainer

Atssa
Dallas, TX
06.2023 - 01.2026

High School Diploma -

Mesquite High School
Mesquite, TX

No Degree - Blue Print Reading & Specifications

Construction Education Foundation
Coppell, TX

Skills

  • Employee training
  • Project planning and development
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Construction management
  • Strategic planning
  • Traffic control planning
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Safety protocols
  • Team coordination

Certifications

06-2021

Certification

Flagger instructor

Personal Information

Title: Traffic Control Project Manager

Software

RapidPlan

, 4, Very Good

Timeline

Corporate Trainer - Corporate Trainer

Atssa
06.2023 - 01.2026

DFW Area Manager

Denali Traffic Solutions
02.2023 - 01.2026

Traffic Control Supervisor

Denali Traffic Solutions
11.2021 - 02.2023

Traffic Control Lead

Denali Traffic Solutions
06.2021 - 11.2021

Traffic Control Supervisor

First Choice Traffic Control
04.2020 - 06.2021

Traffic Control Supervisor

Barricades Unlimited
02.2020 - 04.2020

Traffic Control Lead

Barricades Unlimited
07.2019 - 02.2020

Traffic Control Crew Chief

Barricades Unlimited
11.2018 - 02.2019

Traffic Control Crew Chief

Barricades Unlimited
02.2018 - 07.2019

Traffic Control Supervisor

Total Highway Maintenance
02.2016 - 11.2018

Traffic Control Lead

Total Highway Maintenance
07.2014 - 02.2016

Traffic Control Lead

ALTUS Traffic
03.2013 - 07.2014

Traffic Control Technician

Highway Technologies
09.2012 - 03.2013

High School Diploma -

Mesquite High School

No Degree - Blue Print Reading & Specifications

Construction Education Foundation
Christopher Riojas