Traffic Control Apprentice: Build Safe Work Zones

Traffic Lane Closures, LLC; Springfield (MA); Hybride; USD 23 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Helix Traffic Solutions is seeking a Traffic Control Apprentice in Springfield, MA. You will support traffic control at work zones, ensuring safety for workers and the traveling public. This role emphasizes quick learning, teamwork, and adherence to MUTCD standards.

American Flagging, part of the Helix Traffic Solutions network, offers hands-on training, certification on orientation, and opportunities across the Northeast. Join a locally supported team with national backing.

Qualifications

• Team player with a safety-first mindset.
• Understand and apply safe traffic control practices.
• Communicate instructions clearly, firmly and courteously.
• Strong attention to detail and focus.
• Maintain reliability and professionalism at all times.
• Full-time availability; shifts vary daily.
• Stand for 8+ hours and maintain focus.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass drug screen and have a valid license.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in all weather.
• High school diploma preferred; traffic control certification provided at orientation.

Responsabilités

• Control vehicle and pedestrian traffic with signs, paddles, or flags.
• Set up, maintain, and remove traffic control zones with signs and cones.
• Communicate with drivers to guide safe traffic flow.
• Monitor activity and respond to safety hazards.
• Coordinate with supervisors using hand signals or radios.
• Follow safety protocols and use PPE.
• Warn workers when signals are ignored to prevent accidents.
• Assist with loading/unloading traffic control equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Team Player

Safe Traffic Control

Clear Communication

Attention to Detail

Professional Demeanor

Full-time Availability

Stand for Long Hours

Age 18+

Driver's License

Lift 50 lbs

Weather Conditions

HS Diploma Preferred

Traffic Control Certification

Formation

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Description du poste

Build Your Future in Traffic Control! $20/Hour, Consistent Work, Part-Time & Full-Time Opportunities

JOB SUMMARY:

The Traffic Control Apprentice is responsible for maintaining the flow of traffic around construction zones, maintenance projects, accidents, or other temporary traffic disruption areas. This role ensures the safety of workers, motorists, and pedestrians by maintaining proper traffic control and following all safety guidelines and regulations.

_As a Traffic Control Apprentice, you will be our front line for safety._

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Control vehicle and pedestrian traffic around work zones using handheld signs, paddles, or flags
• Set up, maintain, and remove temporary traffic control work zones including signs, barricades, and cones according to project requirements and regulations
• Communicate clearly with drivers to provide guidance and ensure safe traffic flow
• Monitor traffic and construction activity to anticipate and respond to potential safety hazards
• Coordinate with supervisors and other team members using hand signals, radios, or other communication equipment
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Warn workers when approaching vehicles fail to heed signals to prevent accidents and injuries
• Assist with loading/unloading traffic control equipment as needed
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• Being a Team Player.
• Understand and apply safe traffic control practices, sometimes in stressful situations.
• Ability to receive and communicate instructions clearly, firmly and courteously.
• Strong attention to detail and focus.
• Keep a reliable and professional demeanor at all times.
• Have full time availability due to shift times changing daily.
• Able to stand for extended periods (8+ hours) while maintaining focus.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen for all substances to include THC products.
• Must have a valid driver's license AND reliable transportation.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Traffic control/ Flagger Certification (Provided by the company at orientation).

EXPERIENCE:

• No prior experience required; traffic control experience preferred.
• Willing to learn and follow safety procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Outdoor work environment in and around construction zones
• Exposure to traffic, loud noises, and construction equipment

Travel to different work sites