Samantha Martin
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Traffic Controller with expertise in traffic management and safety protocol implementation. Proven track record in guiding safe navigation through construction zones and optimizing traffic flow.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Traffic Controller
Ghilotti Construction Company
Santa Rosa, California
04.2023 - Current
- Directed traffic flow at construction sites for improved safety and efficiency.
- Communicated with motorists to deliver clear guidance and instructions, ensuring safe navigation through construction zones.
- Monitored site conditions, adjusted traffic patterns to ensure safety for all personnel and motorists.
- Coordinated with workers and equipment operators to maintain smooth site operations and minimize disruptions.
- Implemented safety protocols to reduce risks during construction activities.
Traffic Controller
Terracon
Cloverdale, California
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Safely guided pedestrians across busy streets and around construction sites, ensuring their protection during high-traffic periods. across busy streets and around construction sites.
- Coordinated communication via two-way radios with dispatchers and field personnel about traffic conditions due to accidents or inclement weather.
- Inspected traffic signs for reflectivity and illumination after installation to ensure compliance with safety standards.
Traffic Controller
Site Safe
Vacaville, California
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Set up traffic cones and safety pathways at multiple locations to effectively direct vehicles and pedestrians, promoting safety.
- Set up Hwy and Freeway zones in accordance with mutcd and CalTrans specs
- Collaborated with superiors on traffic routing plans and control point locations to enhance flow and safety.
- Analyzed complex engineering drawings for installation and maintenance of various traffic control devices, ensuring compliance and functionality.
Traffic Controller
Traffic Management Incorporated
Vallejo, California
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Reviewed site plans to determine optimal placement of traffic control devices.
- Implemented safety measures that protected workers from hazards near busy roadways.
- Implemented best practices for incident response during unexpected road conditions.
- Responded quickly and effectively to emergency situations involving vehicles or pedestrians.
- Monitored safety requirements, PPE usage, and compliance with company standards for traffic control technicians, ensuring team safety.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and traffic management techniques.
- Collaborated with public works department on road maintenance plans that would minimize disruption from ongoing work zones or special events.
- Coordinated with public works departments in order to obtain permits for roadside operations.
- Facilitated communication among contractors, vendors, and subcontractors to streamline project collaboration.
Education
GED -
Monte Vista Highschool
Costa Mesa, CA06-1996
Skills
- Traffic management
- Safety protocols
- Traffic device evaluation
- Incident response
- Regulatory compliance
- Public safety awareness
- Communication coordination
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Two-way radio coordination
- Dependability
- Road work procedures
Certification
- Flagger attsa certified
- Traffic Control II Technician
- Istallation of pipe in trench,backfiill, compacting
- Tracer wire
- Osha 10
Timeline
Traffic Controller
Ghilotti Construction Company
04.2023 - Current
Traffic Controller
Terracon
08.2022 - 04.2023
Traffic Controller
Site Safe
10.2021 - 08.2022
Traffic Controller
Traffic Management Incorporated
12.2019 - 10.2021
GED -
Monte Vista Highschool