Full-Time Traffic Control Operator – Paving & Highways

Lonestarpavingtx; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Employee benefits

Medical, dental, disability coverage

401k plan

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Job summary

Lone Star Paving in Central Texas is seeking a Traffic Control Operator to help manage highway traffic as part of the asphalt team. This outdoor role supports paving crews and requires safety‑first practices.

Entry level candidates welcome; a flagger certification and valid driver's license are valued. Overtime and weekend hours may be required. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, and an employee stock purchase program.

Qualifications

• Entry level position with 1 year or under experience preferred.
• Must be organized with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Positive, friendly, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work well with others in a group or one-on-one setting.
• Promote safety culture and adhere to safety policies.
• Operate safely to avoid injuring self or others.

Responsibilities

• Check to ensure that the worksite is safe
• Set up temporary physical diverters or traffic barriers
• Direct construction vehicles when they need to enter the roadway
• Direct and slow down traffic using hand signals and signs to indicate the rules to drivers
• Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices
• Practices awareness of others working alongside the paving crews and machines, exercising safety practices at all times
• Prior to concluding a shift, equipment must be cleaned, organized, and stored to company standards
• Signal foremen and construction crew to facilitate flow and movement of traffic
• Assist in the placement, moving, and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices
• Perform other duties as requested and assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Flagger certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lone Star Paving in Central Texas is seeking a Traffic Control Operator to help manage highway traffic as part of the asphalt team. This outdoor role supports paving crews and requires safety‑first practices.

Entry level candidates welcome; a flagger certification and valid driver's license are valued. Overtime and weekend hours may be required. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, and an employee stock purchase program.