Traffic Control Laborer - Madison, WI

Forward Traffic & Marking, LLC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 24,797,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Union Fringe Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement

Professional Development

Infrastructure projects

RSS backing

Job summary

Forward Traffic & Marking, LLC in Wisconsin is hiring Traffic Control Laborers to join our team. If you enjoy outdoor work, teamwork, and contributing to roadway safety, this is a rewarding career in an essential industry.

As a union contractor, we provide competitive wages and benefits, require a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. CDL is preferred; DOT medical card required. This role may involve nights, weekends, overtime, and travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (FEDMED).
• CDL preferred or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and perform physically demanding work.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, overtime, and travel as needed.
• Strong work ethic, communication skills, and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up and remove lane closures, road closures, and other traffic control devices.
• Load, unload, and transport traffic control equipment and materials.
• Install and remove temporary and permanent pavement markings.
• Install and maintain arrow boards, portable changeable message signs (PCMS), barricades, drums, signs, and crash cushions.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on traffic control equipment.
• Assist with shop organization, equipment preparation, and inventory.
• Read maps and traffic control plans to ensure proper work zone setup.
• Work safely around live traffic while maintaining a clean and organized job site.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Willingness to travel

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL

DOT Medical Card

Job description

Help Keep Wisconsin's Roads Safe.

Forward Traffic & Marking is looking for motivated Traffic Control Laborers to join our team. If you enjoy working outdoors, being part of a team, and making a direct impact on roadway safety, this is a great opportunity to build a rewarding career in an essential industry.

About Forward Traffic & Marking

Forward Traffic & Marking is a union contractor providing traffic control and pavement marking services throughout Wisconsin. We take pride in the quality of our work, value the safety of our employees, and work with integrity as a team.

Forward Traffic & Marking is proud to be an operating company of Road Safety Services (RSS), one of North America's leading providers of pavement marking and traffic control services. With operations across 23+ states and more than 50 locations, RSS combines the strength of a national organization with the expertise of its local operating companies. Whether it's 500 feet or 500 miles, we get the job done safely, properly, and on time.

What You'll Do

• Set up and remove lane closures, road closures, and other traffic control devices.
• Load, unload, and transport traffic control equipment and materials.
• Install and remove temporary and permanent pavement markings.
• Install and maintain arrow boards, portable changeable message signs (PCMS), barricades, drums, signs, and crash cushions.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on traffic control equipment.
• Assist with shop organization, equipment preparation, and inventory.
• Read maps and traffic control plans to ensure proper work zone setup.
• Work safely around live traffic while maintaining a clean and organized job site.

What We're Looking For

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to maintain a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (FEDMED).
• CDL preferred or willingness to obtain one.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and perform physically demanding work.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, overtime, and travel as needed.
• Strong work ethic, communication skills, and commitment to safety.

Why Join Forward Traffic & Marking?

• Competitive Union Wages
• Union Fringe Benefits
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Professional Development
• Work on projects that improve Wisconsin's infrastructure
• Backed by the strength and resources of Road Safety Services

If you're ready to build a career in roadway safety with a company that values quality, teamwork, and safety,

Forward Traffic & Marking is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.