Lane Closure Specialist

AWP Safety
Asheville, NC

Company Description
  • Experienced Hires Signing Bonus - $1,000 at 30 days in role (no discipline or attendance issues)
  • Referral Bonus - $750 total; $250 at 90 days + $500 at 120 days months

Stay Alert Safety Services, an AWP Safety Company is a rapidly growing national safety services provider committed to protecting our customers’ people, businesses, and time. AWP Safety is America’s Traffic Control Leader, representing nearly every major public utility: electric, gas, and telecommunications. The company’s capabilities include work zone flagging, design and engineering for transportation management plans, equipment sales, rental, and 24/7 support. We are committed to keeping people safe. That includes drivers, pedestrians, workers, and everyone else at a site we serve. To succeed in this mission, we employ safety experts and well-trained crews. America’s roads and work zone professionals need and deserve AWP Safety protection.

As a Lane Closure Specialist, you will perform lane closures on state highways and other roadways, redirecting traffic for workers or survey crews, and working independently or as part of a traffic control crew.

  • Establishing and maintaining safe work zones using the proper equipment
  • Ensuring the safety of assigned traffic control projects by setting up and taking down lane closures
  • Collaborating with team members to ensure the safety of all.
  • Managing traffic flow effectively with stop/slow paddles.
  • Delivering exceptional service and protection to our clients.
  • Benefiting from continuous training and support to advance from an entry-level position to long-term career opportunities.

Qualifications

Employee must be able to successfully handle the physical demands of this position, which include the following:

  • Hours of operation may vary due to staffing needs- CURRENT HOURS: Starting between 5-6pm and working 10-14 hour overnight shifts
  • Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles.
  • Frequent exposure to a variety of extreme conditions at job sites including high noise level in the work environment.
  • The position may work in outside conditions that include inclement weather, not limited to heat, cold, humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
  • Position lifts or carries objects up to 50 pounds.
  • Stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field

conditions; employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects.

  • Position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb

coordination.

Additional Information

What We Offer

  • Competitive Hourly Pay: Starting at $18-18,75/hour, based on experience, guaranteed pay increase within the first year.
  • Rapid Advancement: Potential opportunities to progress to Lead Protector, Field Supervisor, or Manager roles
  • Comprehensive Training: Paid, on-the-job training including ATSSA certification and defensive driving, with ongoing professional development
  • Recognition and Rewards: Competitive referral incentives and recognition for your dedication and hard work
  • Benefits: *Eligible 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
  • All traditional benefits are offered, including 3 medical plan options and 2 dental plan options, as well as Vision, and additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, Critical Illness, STD and LTD
  • Company paid 50K in basic life insurance
  • Health Savings and Flex Spending Accounts Available
  • 401(K)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Overtime opportunities

AWP considers any position that requires the individual to drive an AWP vehicle and/or be present at an AWP worksite for any reason a safety sensitive position.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Posted 2026-08-15

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