Safety-Driven Traffic Control Technician (Nights/Weekends)

SEFNCO Communications Inc; Barstow (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Red Wing Boot Voucher

Health insurance

Dental and vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Family and medical leave

Paid sick time

Job summary

MasTec Communications Group in California is seeking a Traffic Control Technician to support construction sites. You will manage work zone setup, direct traffic, and ensure safety compliance on busy Barstow projects, earning $22-$25 per hour based on experience.

Responsibilities include installing signs, coordinating detours, recording incidents, and maintaining equipment. Valid driver’s license and MUTCD knowledge are required, with availability for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• 1 year of experience in traffic control or related field.
• Knowledge of MUTCD guidelines and how to apply them.
• Understanding of work zone safety regulations and procedures.
• Experience with flagging and traffic control equipment.
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions.
• Distribute traffic control signs and markers along the site in a designated pattern.
• Manage day-to-day work zone setup, maintenance, tear down, meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Lift, carry, and place up to 50 lbs. of traffic cones to ensure safety.
• Lift, carry, place, and assemble signs in the proper order to manage traffic.
• Keep equipment in trucks organized and working.
• Share knowledge of work zone setup and flagging responsibilities with teammates.
• Direct movement of traffic using signs, hand, and flag signals.
• Warn laborers and drivers about signals not being heeded to prevent accidents.
• Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
• Record license numbers of traffic control violators for police.
• Assist with signaling clearance for reverse flow in one-way traffic.
• Write and review maintenance and incident reports on-site.

Skills

Valid driver's license

1 year of experience

MUTCD guidelines knowledge

Work zone safety knowledge

Safety rules for construction sites

500 hours of traffic control flagging

Night/weekend/holiday availability

Construction site understanding

Job description

MasTec Communications Group in California is seeking a Traffic Control Technician to support construction sites. You will manage work zone setup, direct traffic, and ensure safety compliance on busy Barstow projects, earning $22-$25 per hour based on experience.

Responsibilities include installing signs, coordinating detours, recording incidents, and maintaining equipment. Valid driver’s license and MUTCD knowledge are required, with availability for nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.