Traffic Control Field Technician

Helix Traffic; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Helix Traffic in Lafayette, IN is seeking a dependable team member to perform varied roadway signing and traffic control tasks. On-the-job training will be provided.

You will install and maintain traffic control devices, read plans, and work outdoors in all weather, earning between $15 and $30 per hour with benefits including 401(k), health, dental, and vision coverage.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain traffic control devices on or adjacent to job sites.
• Set and maintain traffic control throughout project duration, ensuring devices remain in proper location and working condition.
• Install prefabricated directional and informational signs by hoisting into place and fastening to frameworks.
• Read and work from plans to accurately locate, drive posts, and position signs.
• Perform related signing work, including delineators, pavement striping, striping removal, reflective pavement markers, lane closures, and detours.
• Service, maintain, and repair equipment and traffic control devices as needed.

Skills

Traffic control operations

Read plans

Outdoor work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Traffic Control Technician training (preferred)

Tools

Traffic control devices

Job description

Position Summary

The selected candidate will perform a variety of duties related to roadway signing and traffic control projects. On-the-job training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and maintain traffic control devices on or adjacent to job sites.
• Set and maintain traffic control throughout project duration, ensuring devices remain in proper location and working condition.
• Install prefabricated directional and informational signs by hoisting into place and fastening to frameworks.
• Read and work from plans to accurately locate, drive posts, and position signs.
• Perform related signing work, including delineators, pavement striping, striping removal, reflective pavement markers, lane closures, and detours.
• Service, maintain, and repair equipment and traffic control devices as needed.

Job Requirements

• Reliable attendance with the ability to report to work on time each day.
• Dependable transportation to and from the job site.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including high and low temperatures.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Traffic Control Technician or Traffic Control Supervisor training is preferred; however, training may be provided during employment.

Job Details

• Work Location: On-site
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay Range: $15-$30 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k) with company matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance