About the Role
US Traffic Control, a member of the Helix Traffic Solutions network, is seeking individuals to join their team in New York State. This role involves hands-on work in traffic control and safety, ensuring roadways are safe and traffic flows efficiently. The position offers a fast-paced, detail-driven environment with opportunities for training and advancement within a national network.
Responsibilities
- Completes operations of assigned traffic control/safety projects setting up and taking down lane closures and flagging traffic.
- Works in the field on traffic control and in the warehouse for various jobs and prep for jobs.
- Performs lane closures and flagging traffic on state highways and other roadways.
- Redirects traffic for workers or survey crews.
- Works independently or as part of a traffic control crew.
- Assembles, delivers, and picks up safety products from job sites.
- Flags traffic.
- Identifies and pulls accurate signs for jobs.
- Assembles signage.
- Completes work orders on standard set ups and take downs.
- Understands and knows four basic set ups: lane shift, lane closure, road closure, and flagger.
- Drives pick-up trucks, including backing, pulling, and positioning of trailered equipment.
- Communicates with co-workers, clients, and staff professionally, efficiently, and effectively.
- Understands and reads basic traffic control plans and maps.
- Executes work orders by loading trucks with appropriate requirements or checking loaded trucks for requirements.
- Closes work orders with indication of return and pick up times.
Requirements
- Must be dependable and safety-focused.
- Must have flexible hours, with early starts and late finishes based on day-to-day operations.
- Must be able to work in all seasons.
- Must have the ability to drive pick-up trucks and include backing, pulling and positioning of trailered equipment.
- Must have the ability to communicate with co-workers, clients and staff, professionally, efficiently and effectively.
- Must understand and read basic traffic control plans and maps.
Skills
- Traffic control
- Work zone safety
- Lane closures
- Flagging traffic
- Signage assembly
- Equipment delivery and pickup
- Driving with trailers
- Reading traffic control plans
Location
- New York State
- Western New York
Work Type
- All season position
- Flexible hours
Experience Level
- Hands-on work supporting compliant, well-organized work zones
- Opportunities for training, advancement, and internal mobility
Benefits
- Opportunities for training, advancement, and internal mobility
- The support of a national organization with strong regional focus
About the Company
- Helix Traffic Solutions is a national leader in traffic control, work zone safety, and roadway infrastructure services.
- US Traffic Control is a proud member of the Helix Traffic Solutions network, serving New York State with professional traffic control solutions and high-quality, compliant equipment.
- US Traffic Control offers sales and rental of US DOT MUTCD-compliant traffic control equipment, temporary work zone signage, traffic cones, drums, and related devices.
- US Traffic Control provides equipment solutions for short-term projects and long-term needs.
- US Traffic Control offers 24-hour emergency service, the only safety provider in Western New York offering round-the-clock support.
- US Traffic Control provides on-site consultations to assess and tailor traffic control solutions.
- US Traffic Control develops traffic control plans for DOT permit submissions and approvals.
- US Traffic Control has deep regional experience and a strong focus on service.
- Helix Traffic Solutions is a people-first organization with a mission centered on public safety and service.
- Helix Traffic Solutions offers a strong culture of safety, quality, and accountability.
Equal Opportunity
- Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
