Traffic Control Field Technician

Helix Traffic; Lafayette, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Helix Traffic Solutions in Indiana is seeking a dependable Traffic Control professional to join the Highway Safety Services team. The role focuses on installing and maintaining traffic control devices, reading plans, and ensuring safe work zones throughout the workday.

Responsibilities include setting up lane closures, performing sign installation, and coordinating with crews. Candidates should have a valid driver's license, be able to lift up to 100 pounds, and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

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

Reliability

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Traffic Control Training

Job description

Join Helix Traffic Solutions – Traffic Control for a Safer Tomorrow

About Helix Traffic Solutions

We’re not just placing cones—we’re rethinking the way traffic moves. Helix Traffic Solutions is a national leader in traffic control, work zone safety, and roadway infrastructure services. Through a network of specialized operating companies across the U.S., Helix delivers reliable, high-impact solutions that protect lives, support critical construction, and keep communities moving safely.

About Highway Safety Services

Highway Safety Services is a proud member of the Helix Traffic Solutions network, serving communities across Indiana—from busy interstates to rural roadways—with expert traffic control, pavement marking, and work-zone safety solutions.

HSS supports a wide range of roadway and infrastructure projects, delivering dependable, high-quality services that help keep traffic flowing safely and efficiently. Our experienced crews are trained to manage complex work zones while minimizing disruption and protecting workers, drivers, and pedestrians alike.

Our services and capabilities include:

• Temporary traffic control for construction and maintenance projects, including lane closures, detours, and daily setups
• Smart work zones , truck-mounted attenuators, and barrier systems
• Permanent and temporary pavement marking solutions for highways, airports, and job sites
• Application of high-visibility materials, including thermoplastic, epoxy, and durable traffic tapes
• Line removal and grooving to prepare surfaces for inlays or restriping

With a strong focus on accuracy, durability, and safety, Highway Safety Services of Indiana delivers roadway solutions built to perform and last.

Why Work with Helix & Highway Safety Services?

We’re a people-first organization with a mission centered on public safety and infrastructure excellence. When you join Highway Safety Services of Indiana, you become part of a skilled local team backed by the strength, stability, and growth opportunities of the Helix Traffic Solutions national network. You’ll find:

• A strong culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability
• Hands-on work that directly improves roadway safety and traffic flow
• Opportunities for training, certification, and internal mobility
• The support of a national organization with the pride and responsiveness of a local team

What to Expect

Our work is fast-paced, physical, and essential—and that’s exactly what makes it rewarding. Every role at Highway Safety Services of Indiana plays a vital part in protecting lives and maintaining safe, efficient roadways across the state. If you’re dependable, safety-focused, and looking for a career with purpose, we’d be proud to have you on our team.

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.
• Work Location:On-site
• Job Type:Full-time
• Pay Range:$15-$30 per hour
• 401(k) with company matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity …