Traffic Control Supervisor - Night Highway Projects

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company; Byram (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company in Mississippi is seeking a Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) to support highway and paving projects. This role requires hands-on experience managing traffic control on active road construction, including lane closures and night work.

You will plan setups, coordinate with crews and MDOT personnel, inspect work zones, and ensure safety and compliance across multiple sites in the state.

Qualifications

• Current Traffic Control Supervisor certification accepted by MDOT.
• Experience supervising traffic control on highway construction projects.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Traffic safety awareness

Team coordination

Night work ability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

W. G. Yates & Sons Construction Company in Mississippi is seeking a Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) to support highway and paving projects. This role requires hands-on experience managing traffic control on active road construction, including lane closures and night work.

You will plan setups, coordinate with crews and MDOT personnel, inspect work zones, and ensure safety and compliance across multiple sites in the state.