Robert Benson III
Inkster,MI
Summary
Resourceful Traffic Control Supervisor recognized for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Excel in strategic planning, team leadership, and safety compliance to ensure smooth traffic operations. Key soft skills include communication, adaptability, and problem-solving which contribute to success in managing road safety and team coordination.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Traffic Control Supervisor
Universal Contracting Services
Warren, MI
01.2020 - Current
- Supervised traffic control operations to ensure safe construction zones.
- Coordinated traffic management plans and permits with local authorities to ensure compliance and safety.
- Established and maintained traffic control closures to facilitate safe operations for crews alongside public right-of-way.
- Monitored site conditions and adjusted traffic patterns to enhance safety and minimize disruptions.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and traffic management procedures.
- Inspected equipment and signage to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Placed temporary construction signs, arrow boards and variable message boards in work area to facilitate communications.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations and guidelines related to traffic control.
- Operated trucks to transport materials and equipment to job site within schedule requirements.
Traffic Controller
Traffic Management Incorporated
Southfield, Michigan
03.2016 - 12.2025
- Directed traffic flow and monitored intersections to ensure the safe passage of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists.
- Utilized two-way radios for communication between dispatchers or other field personnel concerning changes in traffic conditions due to accidents or inclement weather.
- Operated communication devices to relay information to team members effectively.
- Directed pedestrians across busy streets and around construction sites.
- Operated pickups and flatbed trucks to set up and disassemble temporary traffic control schemes.
- Set messages on digital traffic signs to warn oncoming traffic of delays.
- Wore protective and reflective gear during all outdoor assignments to enhance safety.
- Learned locations and purpose of street traffic signs within assigned patrol areas.
- Wore protective and reflective gear regularly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI 02.2005 - 05.2007
Skills
- Traffic management expertise
- Traffic control planning
- Traffic flow analysis
- Safety compliance
- Construction safety
- Work zone safety
- Traffic Safety Procedures
- Incident management
- Equipment inspection
- Sign placement
- Construction zone safety
- Emergency response
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Task prioritization
- Team training
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Ordinances, policies, and procedures
- Traffic flow analysis
Certification
- Certified in Microsoft Office XP
Timeline
Traffic Control Supervisor
Universal Contracting Services
01.2020 - Current
Traffic Controller
Traffic Management Incorporated
03.2016 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
Wayne County Community College
02.2005 - 05.2007