What is the role of a traffic control supervisor (TCS) during a work shift?

• A. Manage payroll and staffing
• B. Inspect fuel consumption
• C. Design the TCP for the entire project
• D. To oversee setup, operation, and removal of traffic control, ensure compliance, and address safety issues

Answer: (D)

The role of a traffic control supervisor is to oversee setup, operation, and removal of traffic control, ensure compliance with the traffic control plan and regulations, and address safety issues that arise during a work shift. This means supervising the crew, verifying that signs, cones, barriers, and devices are placed correctly and functioning, coordinating any changes to the work zone, and stepping in to resolve safety concerns or incidents to keep both workers and the traveling public safe. The other options don’t fit because payroll and staffing are administrative tasks, fuel consumption isn’t part of traffic control duties, and designing the Traffic Control Plan is typically handled by engineers or planners rather than the on-site supervisor who implements and enforces it.