Traffic Control Technician

The Opportunity You will serve as a key line of defense for roadway crews and the traveling public by executing high-standard traffic control setups across Texas. This role gives you direct hands-on impact, offering paid training, certifications, and overtime potential with a trusted company that has led the industry for over 50 years.

You will play a vital part in maintaining daily job site safety while advancing your career in utility and roadway infrastructure operations.

Responsibilities

Report to Dispatch to receive daily assignments, then attend the crew briefing, review the traffic control plan, and complete stretch-and-flex exercises. Load signs, barricades, cones, drums, and other equipment specified in the work order; make sure each load is properly secured. Set up lane closures, shoulder closures, detours, and other work zones according to the plan and applicable TxDOT and/or MUTCD standards.

Inspect the work zone after setup, make adjustments as needed, and monitor it throughout the job. Reset knocked-over devices and replace damaged equipment. Flag traffic when required. Safely remove work-zone devices in the correct order when the job is complete. Report damaged, missing, or non-compliant equipment to Dispatch or the crew lead.

Communicate with Dispatch, job-site inspectors, and customers to confirm project status and completion. Complete work orders accurately, obtain the required customer signature, and report back to Dispatch for additional assignments. Fuel and clean work trucks as needed, and wear required PPE at all times on the job. Physical Requirements Medium to heavy physical work.

Must be able to lift up to 50+ pounds with assistance to move, transport, install, and remove objects. Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb in and out of trucks repeatedly throughout the shift. Visual acuity is constantly required to operate equipment and motor vehicles, watch for oncoming traffic, and make sure devices are placed accurately.

Constantly subject to outdoor weather conditions, including extreme Texas heat, cold, rain, and wind, with no effective protection. Frequently subject to hazards including moving vehicles and high-speed traffic, moving mechanical parts, high heat, and uneven ground. Frequently subject to noise at a level that may require the employee to shout in order to be heard.

Occasionally communicates with customers, inspectors, and employees in other departments. Must be able to exchange accurate information verbally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

& Experience Minimum of 1 year of experience in traffic control, roadway work, or commercial construction. Valid Texas driver's license with a clean driving record. Active Flagger Certification or Work Zone / Traffic Control Technician (TCT) credentials. Prior working knowledge of TxDOT and MUTCD traffic control standards.

Bilingual in Spanish is a plus High school diploma or equivalent education/experience. Upon job offer, all candidates must complete and pass both background and drug testing. Mandatory for all potential hires. Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.