Traffic Control Apprentice - Flagger

Traffic Lane Closures, LLC; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 37,195 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

All-season position

Job summary

Traffic Lane Closures, LLC is hiring for a field-based traffic control role in Tonawanda, NY. The job involves setting up and taking down lane closures, flagging traffic, and performing warehouse prep for various jobs.

Flexible hours with early starts and late finishes are typical, and the position is seasonal/All-season within a responsive crew. Candidates should be able to operate pickup trucks, handle signs, and understand basic traffic control plans.

Qualifications

• Flagging certification is preferred but training is provided

Responsibilities

• Flag traffic
• Identify and select signs for jobs
• Assemble signage
• Complete work orders for setups and takedowns
• Read and understand basic traffic control plans and maps
• Drive pickup trucks and position trailers
• Communicate professionally with coworkers, clients and staff
• Load trucks with required materials and verify contents
• Close work orders with return and pickup times

Skills

Flagging certificate

Organized

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Flagging certificate (training provided)

Job description

100 Fire Tower Dr, Tonawanda, NY 14150, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Job Summary

Completes operations of assigned traffic control/safety projects setting up and taking down lane closures and flagging traffic. Able to work in the field on traffic control and in the warehouse for various jobs and prep for jobs. Performs lane closures and flagging traffic on state highways and other roadways. Redirect traffic for workers or survey crews. Work independently or part of a traffic control crew. Assemble, deliver, and pick up safety products from job sites. Flexible hours, early starts and late finishes based on day to day operations. All season position.

Essential Functions

• Flagging traffic
• Identify and pull accurate signs for jobs
• Assembly of signage
• Complete work orders on standard set ups and take downs
• Understanding and knowledge of four basic set ups--lane shift, lane closure, road closure and flagger
• Ability to drive pick-up trucks and include backing, pulling and positioning of trailered equipment
• Ability to communicate with co-workers, clients and staff, professionally, efficiently and effectively.
• Understand and read basic traffic control plans and maps
• Execute work orders by loading trucks with appropriate requirement or checking loaded trucks for requirements.
• Close work order with indication of return and pick up times

Education, Experience, Skills and Ability

• Must be 21+
• Flagging certificate, a plus but will train
• Highly organized, effective communicator
• Ability to work calmly and accurately under pressure
• Exceptionally strong eye for details
• Can work effectively independently or as part of a team
• Handles customer concerns and requests for information in an expeditious and professional manner
• Proficient with maps and directions

Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and move up to 40 pounds for short periods of time
• Ability to work long periods of time in all seasons regardless of weather conditions

Compensation

• $16.00–$45.00/hour, depending on project assignment and applicable prevailing wage requirements.