Traffic Control Technician

Helix Traffic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Quail Construction in Arizona/Nevada seeks a Road Construction Technician to support roadway signing and traffic control projects. On-the-job training is provided.

Responsibilities include installing and maintaining devices, reading plans, and ensuring safe, compliant work zones throughout projects. CDL preferred and training may be offered; health and safety are priorities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
• CDL preferred; may result in higher wage.
• Traffic Control Technician or Supervisor training is preferred; training may be provided during employment.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain traffic control devices on or adjacent to job sites.
• Set and maintain traffic control throughout project duration, ensuring devices remain in proper location and working condition.
• Construct sign foundations, including forms, reinforcing steel, anchor bolts, and concrete.
• Erect sign frameworks by bolting or welding.
• Install directional and informational signs by hoisting into place and fastening to frames.
• Read plans to locate and position signs.
• Perform signing tasks including delineators, pavement striping, detours.
• Service and repair traffic control devices as needed.

Skills

CDL (preferred)

Traffic control knowledge

Outdoor work endurance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Traffic control equipment handling

Job description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Join Helix Traffic Solutions – Traffic Control for a Safer Tomorrow

About Helix Traffic Solutions

We’re not just placing cones—we’re rethinking the way traffic moves. Helix Traffic Solutions is a national leader in traffic control, work zone safety, and roadway infrastructure services. Through a network of specialized operating companies across the U.S., Helix delivers reliable, high-impact solutions that protect lives, support construction projects, and keep communities moving safely.

About Quail Construction

Quail Construction is a proud member of the Helix Traffic Solutions network, serving roadways across Arizona and Nevada with professional traffic control, construction, and traffic management support services.

Quail Construction delivers high-quality, safety-driven solutions for roadway projects, infrastructure work, and special events. With a strong focus on compliance, efficiency, and end-to-end execution, our experienced team is equipped to manage every aspect of traffic control and construction support—making Quail a trusted partner across the Southwest.

Our services and capabilities include:

• Traffic control and traffic management services for work zones and special events
• Sales and rental of traffic control equipment to support safe, organized job sites
• A fleet of truck-mounted attenuator (TMA) trucks to protect crews in high-traffic environments
• Durable barricades for pedestrian and vehicle traffic control
• Specialized aviation solutions, including airport barricades and lighted X’s
• Message boards, temporary traffic signals, and concrete barrier walls

As a true one-stop solution, Quail Construction provides the equipment, expertise, and manpower needed to keep traffic flowing safely while minimizing disruption and maximizing operational efficiency.

Why Work with Helix & Quail Construction?

We’re a people-first organization with a mission centered on public safety and service. When you join Quail Construction, you become part of a skilled regional team backed by the strength, stability, and growth opportunities of the Helix Traffic Solutions national network. You’ll find:

• A strong culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork
• Hands-on work that directly improves roadway and work zone safety
• Opportunities for training, advancement, and internal mobility
• The support of a national organization with strong regional expertise

What to Expect

Our work is fast-paced, hands-on, and essential. Every role at Quail Construction plays a vital part in keeping roadways and event sites across Arizona and Nevada safe, compliant, and efficiently managed. If you’re dependable, safety-focused, and looking for a career with purpose, we’d be proud to have you on our team.

Position Summary - Road Construction Technician

The selected candidate will perform a variety of duties related to roadway signing and traffic control projects. On-the-job training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and maintain traffic control devices on or adjacent to job sites.
• Set and maintain traffic control throughout project duration, ensuring devices remain in proper location and working condition.
• Construct sign foundations, including setting forms, placing reinforcing steel and anchor bolts, and pouring concrete.
• Erect pipe and angle iron frameworks by bolting, welding, or other approved methods prior to sign installation.
• Install prefabricated directional and informational signs by hoisting into place and fastening to frameworks.
• Read and work from plans to accurately locate, drill holes, and position signs.
• Perform related signing work, including delineators, pavement striping, striping removal, reflective pavement markers, lane closures, and detours.
• Service, maintain, and repair equipment and traffic control devices as needed.

Job Requirements

• Reliable attendance with the ability to report to work on time each day.
• Dependable transportation to and from the job site.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including high temperatures.
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is preferred and may result in a higher hourly wage.

Qualifications and Skills

• High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Traffic Control Technician or Traffic Control Supervisor training is preferred; however, training may be provided during employment.

Quail Construction, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value applicants with the skills and knowledge needed to achieve high performance and encourage women and minorities to apply. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, sexual orientation, gender, or any other protected status. We are dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidates for each position.

• Work Location: On-site
• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay Range: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
• 401(k) with company matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee referral program

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Affined Action Employer.