MOT Supervisor - Paving

Job Description

  The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values.  In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation. Position Summary The MOT Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the safe and efficient setup, maintenance, and removal of traffic control devices on paving projects. This role supervises all MOT team members, ensures compliance with safety standards, and maintains traffic control setups throughout the duration of each project.Responsibilities: 

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety, first in everything we do. 
• Supervise and ensure a safe work environment in compliance with Middlesex Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Lead daily huddles, weekly Toolbox Talks, and other safety meetings.
• Identify potential hazards and take corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment for all team members.
• Direct and oversee MOT crews, ensuring traffic control setups are properly installed, maintained, and removed.
• Coordinate work schedules, including day and night shifts, with flexibility for extended hours as required.
• Ensure compliance with FDOT and MUTCD standards in all traffic control operations.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a MOT Supervisor or Foreman.
• Advanced MOT certification required.
• Strong knowledge of FDOT and MUTCD traffic control standards.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively with team members.

Necessary Attributes: 

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to build positive working relationships.
• Self-starter with strong verbal communication skills.
• Professional, reliable, and dedicated to high-quality work.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to team success.
• Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and accountability in all aspects of the job.

 We offer our full-time and eligible part time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, industry leading referral program, and generous paid time off.  Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.