Traffic Control Technician - Highway Construction

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. is seeking an experienced Traffic Control Technician to join their Highway Construction team in Alberta. The role involves ensuring safety protocols, managing traffic closures, and operating equipment in various outdoor conditions. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work long shifts across the province.

Benefits

Living-out allowance of $140/day

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health resources

Competitive retirement package

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic control in high-traffic environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to stand long periods and work outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety procedures and protocols are followed.
• Set up closures with signage, barricades, cones, and lane markings.
• Perform flagging activities to direct vehicles and foot traffic safely.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Multitasking

Job description

Location: Lethbridge, AB, Canada
Date Posted: May 20, 2025
Job ID: R24538
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

Ledcor is hiring an experienced Traffic Control Technician to work with our Highway Construction team on various projects throughout Alberta. You are a team player committed to safety and collaboration.

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Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure all safety procedures and protocols are followed
• Set up closures with signage, barricades, cones, and lane markings
• Maintain and monitor traffic closures safely
• Remove and relocate traffic equipment as needed
• Perform flagging activities to direct vehicles and foot traffic safely
• Complete daily traffic inspections and reports
• Safely operate the buffer truck

Qualifications:

• Experience in traffic control in high-traffic environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, multitasking effectively
• Physical ability to stand long periods, move equipment, and work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol test
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean 3-year driving record

Work Conditions

• Field-based position from May to November 2025
• Flexibility to work across Alberta
• Long shifts (10–14 hours), including nights and overtime
• Living-out allowance of $140/day
• Preference for candidates with RV or trailer; camp area with hookups provided

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Additional Information

Ledcor specializes in infrastructure projects across industries such as oil and gas, transportation, and mining. Our projects include earthworks, highways, bridges, utilities, pipelines, and more.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with mental health resources and a competitive retirement package, administered through the Union as per collective agreements.

Employment Equity

Ledcor is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We support all applicants with necessary accommodations during the hiring process.

For more about our inclusion initiatives, visit our I&D page.