Traffic Control Technician

Motive Companies; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Companies, LLC in Escondido, CA is seeking a Traffic Control Technician for outdoor construction sites. The role involves setting up and placing temporary traffic control devices, managing lane closures, flagging and shifts per MUTCD standards or approved TC plan, and ensuring safe passage around the work zone.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of traffic control experience, and a Class C driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of traffic control experience.
• Class C driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Placing temporary traffic control devices such as sign stands, barricades and delineators as needed to cover scope of work being performed by contractor.
• Assisting in setting up proper Lane closures, Flagging/ Shift set ups, Road closures all per M.U.T.C.D standards or Approved TC plan.
• Work is performed outdoors at construction sites (various locations).

Skills

Traffic control experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Labor

Traffic Control Technician Escondido,CA Posted:10/26/2026 Job Description Job ID#:

87032

Job Category:

Labor

Position Type:

Contract to Hire

Duration:

temp

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

4

Purpose and Scope:

The job of a traffic control technician is to assist with ensuring pedestrians and automobiles do not interfere with a construction project. As a TC laborer, your duties are to assist in directing or diverting pedestrian and vehicle traffic to ensure the safety of the workers and traveling public in the work zone.Responsibilities:

• Your responsibilities include placing temporary traffic control devices such as sign stands, barricades and delineators as needed to cover scope of work being performed by contractor.
• Assisting in setting up proper Lane closures, Flagging/ Shift set ups, Road closures all per M.U.T.C.D standards or Approved TC plan.
• Work is performed outdoors at construction sites (various locations).

Job RequirementsRequirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of traffic control experience
• Class C driver's license

Compensation: $22-24/hr The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and that additional tasks may be assigned. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. #MCTA1