Traffic Control Apprentice

Helix Traffic Solutions • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

LoneStar Traffic Safety is hiring a Traffic Control Apprentice for its Houston office. The role involves field work around live traffic, following supervisors’ directions and company policies, and using motorized hand tools and equipment. Candidates should be interested in improving their industry knowledge and contribute as cooperative team members. Out-of-town travel may be required infrequently, with at least 48 hours’ notice. The company describes a culture of advancement and a preference for promoting from within.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift 80 pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of approximately eight hours.
• Ability to arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
• Fine motor skills and hand dexterity, including tightening nuts and bolts, using hand tools, and filling out paperwork.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and subsequent random drug screenings.
• Ability to follow specific directions from a supervisor.
• Interest in improving industry knowledge.
• Good judgment in the field, including safe work practices around live traffic, and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate required motorized hand tools and equipment.
• Ability to use rulers accurately and calculate measurements.
• Cooperative, team-player attitude.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as requested and travel out of town infrequently as needed, with ample notice.

Responsibilities

• Follow specific directions from supervisors and trainers, as well as other duties assigned by management or trainers.
• Use good judgment and safe work practices around live traffic, and follow company policies and procedures.
• Operate required motorized hand tools and equipment; use hand tools and accurately use rulers and calculate measurements.
• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and work nights and/or weekends when requested.
• Travel out of town as needed, infrequently, with 48 hours’ notice.
• Complete paperwork and perform physical field tasks, including repetitive work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed