Traffic Control Tech — Night Shifts & Safe Workzones

SEFNCO Communications Inc; Sumner (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Short-term and Long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

MasTec Communications Group is seeking a Traffic Control Technician to help manage traffic flow on construction sites nationwide. The role emphasizes safety, work-zone setup, and coordination with crews to meet project goals.

Responsibilities include installing signs and cones, directing traffic, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates have 1 year of traffic control experience, MUTCD knowledge, and a valid driver's license; DOT medical card obtainable.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations for work zone safety.
• Knowledge of the MUTCD guidelines and how to apply them to traffic control.
• Knowledge of safety rules for construction sites.
• 500 hours of traffic control flagging experience.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions.
• Distribute traffic control signs and markers along the site in a designated pattern.
• Manage day-to-day work zone set up, maintenance, tear down, meeting or exceeding customer, state, and company expectations.
• Lift, carry, and place up to 50 lbs. of traffic cones to ensure the safety of the work zone.
• Lift, carry, place, and assemble traffic control signs in the proper order to manage work zone traffic.
• Keep equipment in trucks well-organized and in working order.
• Direct movement of traffic through the site, using signs, hand, and flag signals.
• Warn laborers and drivers when approaching a vehicle that fails to heed signals to prevent accidents and injuries to workers.
• Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
• Record the license numbers of traffic control violators for the police.
• Explain a flagging setup to teammates and assist with incidents or issues on-site.
• Write and review maintenance and incident reports for on-site issues or concerns.

Skills

Traffic control experience

Knowledge of MUTCD guidelines

Safe driving record

Tools

DOT Medical Card

Job description

MasTec Communications Group is seeking a Traffic Control Technician to help manage traffic flow on construction sites nationwide. The role emphasizes safety, work-zone setup, and coordination with crews to meet project goals.

Responsibilities include installing signs and cones, directing traffic, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates have 1 year of traffic control experience, MUTCD knowledge, and a valid driver's license; DOT medical card obtainable.