Traffic Controller: Training, Weekly Pay & Overtime

W D Wright Contracting Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

W Wright Contracting Inc in Maiden, NC, US is looking for a Traffic Controller to support construction teams. This entry-level role offers on-the-job training, weekly pay, and overtime, with no prior experience required.

The position starts at 14.50 per hour and involves creating safe work zones, setting up cones and signs, and coordinating with drivers and pedestrians. Candidates must be at least 18, have a smartphone for timekeeping, pass a drug screen, and be able to lift 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No prior experience required; entry-level role.
• Must become certified in basic traffic safety techniques via company training.
• Must pass a drug screen prior to employment.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have reliable transportation to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Set up, maintain, and remove temporary work zones and warning devices.
• Load and unload equipment at job sites.
• Complete necessary paperwork before leaving a job site.
• Wear PPE per Wright policy and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Report safety concerns to management and work under a Field Supervisor.
• Read Wright safety manual and employee handbook.

Skills

Traffic control

Safety compliance

ATSSA/DOT regulations

Timekeeping via smartphone

Tools

Smartphone

Job description

W Wright Contracting Inc in Maiden, NC, US is looking for a Traffic Controller to support construction teams. This entry-level role offers on-the-job training, weekly pay, and overtime, with no prior experience required.

The position starts at 14.50 per hour and involves creating safe work zones, setting up cones and signs, and coordinating with drivers and pedestrians. Candidates must be at least 18, have a smartphone for timekeeping, pass a drug screen, and be able to lift 50 pounds.