Wil Turcios Canales
Manassas,VA
Summary
As a Crew Lead at AWP Traffic Control, I excelled in team management and traffic control expertise, ensuring safe and efficient traffic flow through construction zones. My leadership significantly improved project efficiency, leveraging skills in quick decision making and motivational leadership to enhance team performance and safety compliance. Skilled in ensuring safe pedestrian movement and vehicle traffic flow near schools, construction sites, and special events. Experience includes directing pedestrians, stopping traffic effectively, and communicating clearly with both drivers and pedestrians to prevent accidents and ensure safety. Strengths include keen observation skills, quick decision-making ability, and strong communication skills. Contributed to significantly reducing incidents in previously managed zones through vigilant monitoring and proactive management of pedestrian and vehicular movement. Experienced traffic controller with extensive knowledge of worker safety and training in flagging and vehicle control. Successful at working for long hours in varying conditions and committed to positivity and effectiveness. Valid driver with an observational eye for detail.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crew Lead
AWP Traffic Control
Manassas, VA
05.2023 - Current
- Set up temporary traffic control devices to alert motorists of upcoming construction areas.
- Adhered to all safety protocols including use of hard hats, reflective vests, gloves.
- Utilized radio communication systems effectively when communicating with other flaggers or supervisors.
- Promoted traffic flow on congested highways and interstates through construction zones.
- Collaborated with team members to verify proper coverage at assigned intersections.
- Communicated with drivers to ensure safe passage through construction zones.
- Assisted with lane closures and detours when necessary.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by utilizing flagging techniques or diverting traffic away from the danger zone.
- Held stop and slow paddles to direct traffic around active work sites.
- Ensured proper placement of warning signs, cones and barricades in accordance with state regulations.
- Informed workers about traffic control protocols for each job site.
- Informed drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
Education
High School Diploma -
Osbourn High School
Manassas, VA05-2023
Skills
- Team management
- Motivational leadership
- Staff coaching
- Project management
- Safety guidelines
- Job assignments
- Traffic routing planning
- Traffic routing procedures
- Work area oversight
- Equipment handling
- Work zone safety
- Traffic control expertise
- Incident reporting
- Quick decision making
Certification
- VDOT certified
- Flagger certified
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
Crew Lead
AWP Traffic Control
05.2023 - Current
- VDOT certified
- Flagger certified
High School Diploma -
Osbourn High School
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