Traffic Control - General Laborer

Helix Traffic; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life and 401k

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

On-the-job training

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Keyhole Technologies, part of the Helix Traffic Solutions network, is seeking an Installation Laborer to perform manual tasks, assist with sign installation, and support traffic-control efforts. The role involves outdoor work in various weather conditions, with 40–60 hour weeks and statewide travel (1–5 days per week).

Typical duties include material handling, tool operation, and assisting foremen on sign placement. A valid driver's license and basic education are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Manual labor and stamina for heavy tasks, up to 50-90 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Load/unload materials and tools on-site.
• Assist in installation of signs and traffic control devices.
• Help direct traffic and support flagger activities where needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Punctuality

Plan interpretation

Hazard awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Drills

Jackhammer

Pneumatic post driver

Job description

Job Title:

Installation Laborer

Company Summary:

Keyhole Technologies is a leading provider of traffic control and roadway safety solutions across Wyoming. As a proud member of the Helix Traffic Solutions network, we specialize in high-stakes traffic management, including lane closures, pavement markings, sign installation, and equipment rentals. Our mission is to protect both workers and the traveling public by delivering precision planning and on-site execution for infrastructure projects of all sizes.

Job Role:

An Installation Laborer (often referred to as a Sign Crew Laborer or Traffic Control Laborer) provides the physical effort required to execute project plans on-site. This is an entry-level role that focuses on manual tasks, equipment setup, and site safety.

Work Schedule & Travel

Hours: Typical work weeks range from 40-60 hours, with potential for more during peak project seasons.

Weekend Work: Not typical but may be required based on project deadlines or emergency repairs.

Travel: This role requires statewide travel (1-5 days per week). Candidates must be comfortable staying overnight when necessary.

Core Responsibilities:

Material Handling: Loads, unloads, and moves building materials (such as signs, cones, and barricades) and tools to the appropriate locations on-site.

Installation: Assist in the physical installation of products, which may include digging postholes by hand, operating jackhammer to install bases, using hand tools to build signs, assembling/setting up traffic control devices.

Traffic Control Support: Distributes signs and markers in designated patterns and may act as a flagger to stop or direct traffic flow safely around the work crew.

Required Qualifications:

Age/Legal: Must be at least 18 years old.

Driver's License: A valid and clean driver's license is usually mandatory for traveling to job sites.

Education: A high school diploma is preferred but often not strictly required for entry-level labor positions.

Physical & Work Requirements/Skills:

Manual Labor & Stamina: Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for long periods, including lifting, carrying, and pushing materials like signs, sand, or gravel weighing up to 50-90 lbs.

Environment: Works primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, and extreme heat.

Tool Proficiency: Skill in using hand and power tools such as drills, saws, pneumatic post drivers, and jackhammers for installing sign hardware and cutting concrete or asphalt.

Material Handling: Dexterity to load/unload materials safely and keep worksites organized to prevent hazards.

Hazard Awareness: Constant alertness to moving traffic and mechanical equipment to ensure personal safety and the safety of the public.

Plan Interpretation: Basic ability to read and follow project maps, blueprints, or technical instructions for correct sign placement.

Communication: Clear verbal communication is vital for coordinating with crew members and responding to inquiries from the public.

Reliability & Punctuality: Since roadwork follows tight schedules, being on time for early starts is a critical requirement.

Teamwork: The ability to take direction from a Foreman and work collaboratively in high-pressure environments.

Benefits/Perks:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and 401 k after 60 days.
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Compensation Starting at $17 per hour.

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Work Location: In person