Road Construction/Traffic Control - Apprentice

Traffic Lane Closures, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for training and advancement

Supportive team environment

Strong culture of safety

Job summary

Traffic Lane Closures, LLC is hiring for an Apprentice role in Road Construction/Traffic Control. This position is essential for maintaining safe work zones and requires a dependable, safety-focused individual.

The Apprentice will be responsible for flagging traffic, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a problem-free service while coordinating with customers and team members. This fast-paced work environment offers opportunities for training and career advancement.

Qualifications

• Ability to respond to calls within 1 hour when on-call.
• Experience performing pre-job inspections.
• Ability to navigate safely to and from jobsites.

Responsibilities

• Flag traffic to ensure safe work zones.
• Load and maintain equipment in safe working condition.
• Communicate effectively with customers and employees.

Skills

Dependability

Safety-focused

Effective communication

Job description

Road Construction/Traffic Control - Apprentice

Job Description

Join Helix Traffic Solutions – Traffic Control for a Safer Tomorrow

About Helix Traffic Solutions

We’re not just placing cones—we’re rethinking the way traffic moves. Helix Traffic Solutions is a national leader in traffic control, work zone safety, and roadway infrastructure services. Through a network of specialized operating companies across the U.S., Helix delivers reliable, high-impact solutions that protect lives, support construction projects, and keep communities moving safely.

About Work Zone Traffic Control

Work Zone Traffic Control is a proud member of the Helix Traffic Solutions network, providing professional traffic management services throughout Colorado and New Mexico.

Our experienced team is committed to enhancing roadway safety through expert planning, dependable service, and high-quality equipment. From short-duration work to large-scale construction projects, Work Zone Traffic Control delivers solutions designed to protect workers, drivers, and surrounding communities while keeping traffic flowing efficiently.

Our services and capabilities include:

• Traffic management and traffic control services for roadway and infrastructure projects
• Sales and rental of high-quality traffic control equipment
• Products that meet all industry safety standards, supporting compliant work zones
• Flexible rental and purchasing options with fast availability
• Partnership with CDOT to ensure safe, steady traffic flow through active work zones
• Development and execution of well-managed traffic plans that minimize disruption

With a strong focus on safety, reliability, and efficiency, Work Zone Traffic Control provides the tools, expertise, and service needed to keep projects moving forward safely.

Why Work with Helix & Work Zone Traffic Control?

We’re a people-first organization with a mission centered on public safety and service. When you join Work Zone Traffic Control, you become part of a skilled regional team backed by the strength, stability, and career opportunities of the Helix Traffic Solutions national network. You’ll find:

• A strong culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork
• Hands-on work that directly improves roadway safety
• Opportunities for training, advancement, and internal mobility
• The support of a national organization with strong regional expertise

What to Expect

Our work is fast-paced, hands-on, and essential. Every role at Work Zone Traffic Control plays a vital part in keeping roadways across Colorado and New Mexico safe, compliant, and moving efficiently. If you’re dependable, safety-focused, and looking for a career with purpose, we’d be proud to have you on our team.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Respond to calls in timely manner within 1 hour when on-call.
• Maintain all equipment in a safe and working condition.
• Perform pre-job inspections.
• Check inventory and inspect equipment needed for job.
• Load all required equipment into vehicle.
• Navigate safely to and from office to jobsites.
• Flag traffic to ensure safe work zone for customers, employees and traveling public.
• Coordinating with customers and employees ensuring a safe, efficient, and problem free service.
• Complete required paperwork, receipts, and time sheets on or before mandatory deadlines.
• Report all unsafe conditions to supervisor as soon as possible.
• Ability to effectively communicate (written and verbal) information to customers, employees, and the traveling public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Affiantive Action Employer.