Traffic Control - General Laborer

Helix Traffic Solutions•Wheatland, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

An Installation Laborer (often referred to as a Sign Crew Laborer or Traffic Control Laborer) provides the physical effort required to execute project plans on-site. This is an entry-level role that focuses on manual tasks, equipment setup, and site safety. The work schedule typically ranges from 40-60 hours per week, with potential for more during peak project seasons. Weekend work may be required based on project deadlines or emergency repairs. This role requires statewide travel, typically 1-5 days per week, and candidates must be comfortable staying overnight when necessary. The company is a leading provider of traffic control and roadway safety solutions across Wyoming, specializing in high-stakes traffic management, including lane closures, pavement markings, sign installation, and equipment rentals. Their mission is to protect both workers and the traveling public by delivering precision planning and on-site execution for infrastructure projects of all sizes.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
A valid and clean driver's license is usually mandatory for traveling to job sites.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for long periods, including lifting, carrying, and pushing materials like signs, sand, or gravel weighing up to 50–90 lbs.
Works primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, and extreme heat.
Skill in using hand and power tools such as drills, saws, pneumatic post drivers, and jackhammers for installing sign hardware and cutting concrete or asphalt.
Dexterity to load/unload materials safely and keep worksites organized to prevent hazards.
Constant alertness to moving traffic and mechanical equipment to ensure personal safety and the safety of the public.
Basic ability to read and follow project maps, blueprints, or technical instructions for correct sign placement.
Clear verbal communication is vital for coordinating with crew members and responding to inquiries from the public.
Being on time for early starts is a critical requirement.
The ability to take direction from a Foreman and work collaboratively in high-pressure environments.

Nice To Haves

A high school diploma is preferred but often not strictly required for entry-level labor positions.

Responsibilities

Loads, unloads, and moves building materials (such as signs, cones, and barricades) and tools to the appropriate locations on-site.
Assist in the physical installation of products, which may include digging postholes by hand, operating jackhammer to install bases, using hand tools to build signs, assembling/setting up traffic control devices.
Distributes signs and markers in designated patterns and may act as a flagger to stop or direct traffic flow safely around the work crew.