UTS Traffic Controller - UTS Portland

Traffic Management; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K with match

Paid Time Off

Weekly Pay

Take-home Truck

GED Assistance

Life Insurance

Career Advancement

Job summary

Utility Traffic Services is hiring a Flagger/Traffic Controller for assignments in Sherwood, OR. The role involves closing roads with cones and barricades, flagging two‑way traffic, and ensuring safety for workers and the public.

No experience is required for entry; on‑the‑job training leads to rapid advancement. Starting pay is $22.14 per hour, with increases based on traffic control experience and certifications; weekly pay and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Available during business hours and able to work nights/weekends when on-call.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and stand for 6-12 hours daily.

Responsibilities

• Flag traffic and manage road closures using cones and barricades.
• Load and deliver barricades, signs, and Traffic Control equipment; complete reports.
• Maintain safety and coordinate two-way flagging for work zones.

Skills

Driver's license

Safety awareness

Night/weekend availability

Teamwork

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: UTS Portland - Sherwood, OR 97140

Salary Range: $22.14 Hourly

Job Category: Traffic Controllers

Looking for a career that invests in you?

Join Utility Traffic Services — where safety leads, and your growth drives our success. Fast-paced, supportive, and full of opportunity. Let’s build your future together.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits:

• Starting Hourly Rate: $22.14 up to $26.59 (Based on Traffic Control Experience and Traffic Control Certifications)
• No Experience Necessary Start Immediately
• Bi-annual and Annual Increases & Promotions
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• (401K) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Supplemental Benefits: Supplemental Life/ADD for Employee, Spouse, Child, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance
• Member Assistance Program
• GED Assistance
• Employer Sponsored Basic Life Insurance
• Time Off: Paid Sick Time and Paid Vacation Time
• Career Advancement
• Paid on The Job Training Opportunity for Rapid Advancement
• Great Company Culture
• Take Home Truck Incentive
• Weekly Pay

Responsibilities

Safety is our business! As a Flagger/Traffic Controller you are responsible for various road closures and the safety of those passing by. In this job, you will learn how to close off a road using cones/ barricades and be responsible for two-way flagging. Two-way flagging is using a stop & slow sign to allow the traffic to know when they can pass work zones safely.You will also be responsible for loading trucks and delivering/Picking-up barricades, signs & Traffic Control equipment and complete reports and other duties as necessary.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license for 2Yearsand a clear motor vehicle record.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be available during business hours and able to work nights/ weekends when on-call schedule.
• Able to lift 50lbs and stand on your feet for 6-12 hours per day.
• Decent Communication Skills? English proficiency required for safety coordination.
• Must be able to pass drug test that does NOT include THC marijuana testing.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team.
• Reliable transportation to and from the work location is required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older