Traffic Control Apprentice

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Helix Traffic Solutions is hiring a Traffic Control Apprentice for its Houston office. The company provides traffic control and work zone safety services, including intelligent transportation systems and field support. This hands-on role contributes to public safety and keeping communities moving. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, and be able to perform the physical, field, and equipment-related duties described in the posting. Occasional out-of-town travel may be required with 48 hours' notice.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift 80 pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (approximately 8 hours or more).
• Ability to sit for extended periods (approximately 8 hours or more).
• Ability to arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
• Willingness and ability to work nights and/or weekends as requested.
• Ability to travel out of town infrequently when given 48 hours' notice.
• Fine motor skills and hand dexterity, including for 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.
• 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 and calculate measurements accurately.
• Cooperative, team-player attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in improving industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Follow specific directions from a supervisor and 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 rulers and calculate measurements accurately.
• Complete paperwork and perform tasks requiring fine motor skills and hand dexterity, such as tightening nuts and bolts.
• Arrive on time for scheduled shifts and work nights and/or weekends as requested.
• Travel out of town as needed, infrequently and with ample notice.

Benefits

• Career growth through training and internal mobility.
• Preference for promoting from within.

What This Job Offers

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