Traffic Controller (Entry‑Level) — Training & Weekly Pay

WD Wright Contracting; Charles Town (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime

On-the-job training

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

WD Wright Contracting is seeking an entry-level Traffic Controller to support construction crews. The role offers on-the-job training, weekly pay, and potential for promotion; no prior experience required.

You will help create safe work zones with cones, signs and barriers and coordinate with crews to minimize traffic interference. Employees work in various weather conditions and must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Must have a smartphone with internet access for timekeeping and communication to receive work schedule.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be able to work in all weather conditions and tolerate varying climates of heat, cold, and rain.
• Pass a drug screen prior to employment and maintain a drug free status.
• Be able to stand throughout your entire shift, hand and arm movement is required.
• The position does not allow for frequent breaks.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Be physically capable of performing all flagging duties.
• Have reliable transportation to and from job sites.

Responsibilities

• Setup, maintain, and remove temporary work zones including warning signs, traffic cones, and rumble strips according to ATSSA and DOT regulations.
• Load and unload work zone equipment to and from the company vehicle at the job site.
• Complete and submit all necessary paperwork in a timely manner before leaving the last job site.
• Wear and maintain proper PPE in accordance with Wright specific policy.
• Ensure that company vehicles are kept clean and orderly and inform management of any safety concerns or vehicle problems.
• Review start time and address of job site or meeting location (if applicable) as established and sent by office scheduler via company app.
• Read and understand Wright safety manual and employee handbook.
• Reports directly to a Field Supervisor.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Weather tolerance

Physical stamina

Reliability

Job description

WD Wright Contracting is seeking an entry-level Traffic Controller to support construction crews. The role offers on-the-job training, weekly pay, and potential for promotion; no prior experience required.

You will help create safe work zones with cones, signs and barriers and coordinate with crews to minimize traffic interference. Employees work in various weather conditions and must pass a pre-employment drug screen.