Traffic Control - General Laborer

Traffic Lane Closures, LLC; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) after 60 days

Paid time off

Job summary

Keyhole Technologies is hiring an Installation Laborer to support on-site sign installation and traffic control tasks for roadway projects. This entry-level role involves manual handling, equipment setup, and safety duties across outdoor environments.

The position requires physical stamina, the ability to work outdoors in all weather, and the willingness to travel statewide as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver's license usually mandatory for traveling to job sites.
• High school diploma preferred but not strictly required for entry-level labor positions.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move signs, cones, barricades, and tools on-site.
• Assist in installation of products, dig postholes by hand, operate jackhammer, and set up traffic control devices.
• Distribute signs and markers and assist as a flagger to direct traffic around the work crew.

Skills

Manual labor

Stamina

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Plan interpretation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Pneumatic post driver

Jackhammer

Hand tools

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 and 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

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

Pay

Compensation starts at $15 per hour.

Pay Type: Hourly

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Affiantive Action Employer.