Traffic Control Driver

188 Q3 Contracting, Inc; Little Canada (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union pay and benefits (Laborers Local

Full time seasonal work

Paid safety training and certificates

Steady work with utility clients

Strong safety culture and supportive 팀

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Primoris Gas Operations is seeking a reliable Traffic Control Driver to join our team in Little Canada, MN. This role transports traffic control equipment, sets up and removes temporary work zones, and performs daily vehicle inspections to ensure field readiness.

The position is union-backed (Laborers Local 563) with steady seasonal work and competitive wages, including safety training and opportunities for career development within our utility projects across the region.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Work outdoors in all seasons.
• Reliable, self-motivated.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Good employee and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to coordinate several tasks at once and work under strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate company truck and trailers to transport traffic control equipment to and from jobsites and traffic yards.
• Set up, maintain, and remove temporary work zones per MnDOT and MUTCD standards.
• Perform daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Follow all applicable laws while driving a company vehicle.
• Assist with maintaining organized and clean traffic yards.
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order and report any damaged equipment or devices accordingly.
• Work independently while maintaining daily communication with supervisors and dispatch.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Respond to on-call and weekend assignments as needed.

Skills

Lifts 50 lbs

Outdoor work in all seasons

Reliable and self-motivated

Independent work

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal skills with customers

Multi-task under deadlines

Job description

Job Overview

Primoris Gas Operations, which consist of companies such as Q3 Contracting, ARB, Primoris Distribution Services, Snelson and Pipejacking Trenchless, has over 60 years of experience working in the natural gas distribution industry. Over this time, we have maintained numerous customer relationships spanning more than two decades. Providing a safe environment, quality workmanship, and exceptional value to our customers is the foremost focus of our operations.

Position Summary

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Traffic Control Driver to join our team in the Little Canada, MN area. This position works independently to transport, set up, maintain, and remove temporary traffic control devices for roadway and utility projects. This is a Union position (Laborers Local 563) offering competitive wages, benefits, and steady seasonal work supporting major utility clients such as Xcel Energy & CenterPoint Energy.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate company truck and trailers to transport traffic control equipment to and from jobsites and traffic yards.
• Set up, maintain, and remove temporary work zones per MnDOT, and MUTCD standards.
• Perform daily vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Follow all applicable laws while driving a company vehicle.
• Assist with maintaining organized and clean traffic yards.
• Ensure all equipment is in good working order and ready for field use and report any damaged equipment or devices accordingly.
• Work independently while maintaining daily communication with supervisors and dispatch.
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Respond to on-call and weekend assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Work outdoors in all seasons
• Reliable, self-motivated
• Ability to work independently
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills
• Must have good employee and customer relationship skills
• Must have the ability to coordinate several tasks at once and work under strict deadlines

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• CDL preferred but not required
• Will be a part of the On-call rotation with other current traffic control drivers
• Assist with traffic control setups and pickups for most home Gopher Football games (Three Game minimum)
• Prior experience in traffic control, equipment maintenance, or construction is preferred.

Benefits

• Union pay and benefits (Laborers Local 563)
• Full time seasonal work
• Paid safety training and certifications
• Steady work with respected utility clients
• Strong safety culture and supportive team
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Compensation

$32.97 / hr.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Power Your Potential

Power Your Potential. As a premier specialty contractor, we deliver critical infrastructure services to the utility and energy markets throughout the United States and Canada. We’re proud to provide unmatched value to our clients, a safe work environment to our employees, and innovation to our communities. When you’re part of our team, the opportunities are endless. From career advancement to worldclass benefits, we value, safeguard, invest in, and motivate our employees as we build the future, together.

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