Traffic Controller: $1,500 Sign-On Bonus + Training

W D Wright Contracting Inc; Hazleton, Northern (Luzerne County, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Weekly pay

Overtime

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wright is seeking a Traffic Controller in Hazleton, PA. The role starts at $15–$16 hourly with on‑the‑job training, weekly pay, and overtime opportunities. No prior experience is required as you help create safe work zones for construction teams.

Responsibilities include setting up zones, signaling traffic, and ensuring ATSSA and DOT compliance. Candidates must be 18+, have a smartphone for scheduling, and be able to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Smartphone with internet access for timekeeping.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Pass a drug screen prior to employment and maintain a drug free status.
• Able to stand for entire shift; hands/arms movement required.
• No frequent breaks; capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Reliable transportation to job sites and possible carpooling.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and remove temporary work zones with signs, cones, and barriers per ATSSA/DOT rules.
• Load and unload work zone equipment to/from the company vehicle at the job site.
• Complete and submit all paperwork before leaving the last job site.
• Wear and maintain PPE per Wright policy.
• Keep company vehicles clean and report safety concerns or vehicle problems to management.
• Review start time and job-site address as provided by the office scheduler.
• Read Wright safety manual and employee handbook.
• Reports directly to a Field Supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety minded

Weather耐性

Smartphone timekeeping

Physical endurance

Job description

Wright is seeking a Traffic Controller in Hazleton, PA. The role starts at $15–$16 hourly with on‑the‑job training, weekly pay, and overtime opportunities. No prior experience is required as you help create safe work zones for construction teams.

Responsibilities include setting up zones, signaling traffic, and ensuring ATSSA and DOT compliance. Candidates must be 18+, have a smartphone for scheduling, and be able to lift 50 pounds.