Traffic Control Supervisor

Yates Construction; Byram (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Yates Construction is seeking a Traffic Control Supervisor to oversee traffic control for highway and paving projects in Mississippi. You will manage lane closures, signs, and flaggers, ensuring compliance with MDOT and MUTCD requirements.

The role requires nights/weekends work, travel across Mississippi, and a valid driver’s license. Experience in active road construction and familiarity with work zones are essential for safety and project success.

Qualifications

• MDOT-certified Traffic Control Supervisor credential required.
• Experience supervising traffic control on highway construction projects.
• Knowledge of work zone plans, MUTCD, and MDOT traffic control requirements.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and travel across Mississippi.
• Valid driver’s license; able to work safely around live traffic.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee traffic control setups per project plans and approved traffic control plans.
• Coordinate lane closures, signs, devices, flaggers, and crews with superintendent and MDOT personnel.
• Inspect work zones, address deficiencies, and maintain inspection records.
• Manage traffic control across all operations on the project, including subcontractors.

Skills

Traffic control

Project supervision

Night shifts

Team coordination

Driving

Education

High school diploma

Business administration / automotive/diesel courses

Job description

We’re looking for a Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) to support our highway and paving projects in Mississippi. Please send candidates who have hands‑on experience managing traffic control on active road construction projects, including lane closures and night work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee traffic control setups in accordance with project plans and approved traffic control plans.
• Coordinate lane closures, signs, devices, flaggers, and traffic control crews with the superintendent, paving crews, subcontractors, and MDOT personnel.
• Inspect work zones, correct deficiencies promptly, and maintain required inspection records.
• Manage traffic control across all operations on the assigned project, including subcontractor work.

Requirements

• Current Traffic Control Supervisor certification accepted by MDOT. Please include a copy and the certification date with each candidate’s résumé.
• Experience supervising traffic control on highway construction projects; MDOT project experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of work zone plans, the MUTCD, and MDOT traffic control requirements.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel to projects across Mississippi as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work safely around live traffic.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Experience & Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training or courses in business administration, accounting, or automotive/diesel shop management is a plus.
• 1–2 years of experience in a clerical or bookkeeping role, with direct experience working in an equipment shop, fleet dealership, or construction maintenance facility highly preferred.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to complete a pre‑employment drug screen with a “Negative” result.
• Must be able to complete a post‑ offer physical with a “Capable” result
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold
• Experience preferred Work Environment:

This role operates in both office and active construction site environments. Candidate must be able to perform site walks, attend field meetings, and ensure on‑site safety and compliance.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.

About Yates Construction

Ranked among the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the country by Engineering News-Record, Yates Construction is family‑owned and provides a wide range of construction and building services. Incorporated in 1964 by William G. Yates Jr., we have steadily grown to become one of the top commercial and industrial construction companies in the nation. We are financially sound with a significant bonding capacity as well as vast personnel and equipment resources.

Our portfolio includes commercial and industrial projects from various sectors including arts and culture, civil, commercial, education, entertainment and gaming, federal, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, municipal, retail, and technology. We work hard to understand our clients’ business needs and continually look for opportunities to provide additional value to our clients and their projects.

Our client relationships are the foundation of our success, and our primary goal is to help each of our clients achieve their vision. We do this by carefully managing the details and complexities of each project and communicating constantly with all team members.

Yates Construction provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal and state law requirements.

Yates complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.