GARETH JONES
NEWPORT,WALES
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in traffic control and roadway maintenance, demonstrating expertise in route planning, road sign installation, and pedestrian management. Proficient in technical equipment use and traffic light operation, ensuring efficient multitasking and time management. Committed to enhancing road safety through effective works progress reporting and highways maintenance familiarity, with a career goal of advancing traffic management systems.
Offering strong foundational skills in safety protocols, communication, and teamwork. Knowledgeable about traffic regulations and committed to ensuring smooth and safe flow of traffic. Ready to use and develop problem-solving, organisational, and observational skills in [Desired Position] role.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Traffic management operative
R K BELL
, Somerset
06.2025 - Current
- Ensured safety by managing traffic flow within assigned construction sites.
- Implemented detour plans during road closures, minimising disruptions for drivers.
- Maintained roads in adverse weather conditions, enhancing driver safety.
- Assisted pedestrians, ensuring their safe crossing during road works.
- Conducted daily equipment inspections to meet health and safety standards.
Traffic management operative
TLS
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Improved road usability for motorists through regular maintenance duties.
- Responded promptly to accidents, implementing emergency traffic control measures when needed.
- Utilised handheld devices for communication amongst team members whilst on duty.
- Monitored and reported potential hazards or safety issues on the roadways for immediate action.
Traffic management operative
CMB
NEWPORT
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Assisted pedestrians, ensuring their safe crossing during road works.
- Controlled flow of heavy machinery into and out of construction site, reducing risk of accidents.
- Collaborated with teams for efficient implementation of traffic management plans.
- Trained new staff members in proper usage of traffic control equipment for optimal performance.
- Participated in regular refresher training; kept up-to-date knowledge about latest industry practices.
Traffic management operative
Forest
Newport
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Collected cones, barriers and VMBs and returned to depot following completed projects.
- Loaded and unloaded traffic management signage and devices for transport.
- Completed Lantra 12D and 12A/B training, improving range of skills and knowledge in traffic management and installations.
- Installed temporary traffic control equipment for large scale events.
Education
ST Josephs High School
Newport 09.1992 - 05.1997
Skills
- Route planning abilitiy
- Highways maintenance familiarity
- Roadway clearance expertise
- Road sign installation
- Works progress reporting
- Traffic control proficiency
- Multitasking efficiency
- Technical equipment use
- Pedestrian management
- Traffic light operation
- Time management expertise
Timeline
Traffic management operative
R K BELL
06.2025 - Current
Traffic management operative
TLS
01.2025 - 06.2025
Traffic management operative
CMB
01.2023 - 12.2024
Traffic management operative
Forest
01.2017 - 12.2022
ST Josephs High School
09.1992 - 05.1997