Michael Wright II
Vacaville,California
Summary
Dynamic Traffic Control Supervisor with extensive experience at State Wide Safety Systems, adept at managing complex road closures and ensuring public safety. Expert in traffic monitoring and effective communication, I consistently improved traffic flow and minimized congestion through strategic planning and teamwork. Committed to maintaining a safe environment for both workers and motorists.
Traffic management professional prepared to contribute to efficient traffic operations. Proven ability to maintain safe and orderly traffic flow through effective control measures. Focused on team collaboration and adaptable to changing conditions, ensuring consistency and reliability in operations.
Professional with strong background in traffic management, ensuring efficient and safe operations. Demonstrates expertise in coordinating with teams and adapting to dynamic environments to achieve optimal results. Known for reliability, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities. Skilled in traffic control procedures, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Traffic Controller & Labor Worker
Oc Jones & Sons
Berkeley, CA
05.2024 - Current
- Supervised all traffic control work on freeway
- Attenuator driver
- Labor worker
- Communicated with team members using hand signals and radios.
- Partnered with crew members to use stop and slow paddles for multi-directional traffic control.
- Assembled signs and cones to direct traffic through construction sites.
- Routed traffic around construction sites for worker and driver safety.
- Assisted in minimizing road congestion during peak hours, by effectively managing traffic signals and controlling vehicle movement.
- Placed cones, signs and barrels to keep vehicles out of dangerous spaces.
- Directed traffic in construction sites to maintain safe conditions for workers and motorists.
- Maintained a safe work environment for construction crews by implementing appropriate traffic control measures during projects.
Traffic Control Supervisor
State Wide Safety Systems
Fairfield, CA
02.2017 - 05.2024
- Traffic control, managing freeway closures, lane closures, ramp closures, street closures, & road closures. Managing all conditions safely and carefully. Also flagging & sign installs. Operated class A/B vehicles my times there. Deliveries for equipment.
- Foreman and lead for all freeway traffic control & flagging if it was needed
- 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.
- Read and interpreted plans, instructions and specifications to determine work activities and checked inventory and inspected equipment needed for job.
- Improved traffic flow by efficiently managing lane closures and diversions.
- Ensured smooth traffic flow by promptly addressing any issues or concerns raised by motorists, pedestrians, or construction workers.
- Maintained traffic control closures for pilot car operation, lane and road closures and detoured routes to support crews working along public right-a-way.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vallejo High School
Vallejo, CA06.2014
Skills
- Two-way radio proficiency
- Valid state driver's license
- Visual observation
- Traffic control supervisor
- Maintenance of traffic supervisor
- Navigation assistance
- Ground control coordination
- Traffic safety expert
- Able to lift number lbs
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Traffic monitoring
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Task prioritization
- Team building
- Public safety and transportation
- Street closure procedures
- Written communication
Timeline
Traffic Controller & Labor Worker
Oc Jones & Sons
05.2024 - Current
Traffic Control Supervisor
State Wide Safety Systems
02.2017 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Vallejo High School