Traffic Control Apprentice

Helix Traffic Solutions•Wilmington, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Control Apprentice maintains traffic flow and safety around construction zones, maintenance projects, accidents, and other temporary traffic disruptions. The role helps protect workers, motorists, and pedestrians by setting up and managing traffic controls and following safety procedures. This is an outdoor, field-based position involving work in varied weather, around active roadways, traffic, noise, and construction equipment, with travel to different work sites. Company-provided traffic control/flagger certification and paid on-the-job training are offered. No prior traffic control experience is required.

Requirements

No prior experience is required; applicants must be willing to learn and follow safety procedures.
Ability to learn, understand, and consistently follow traffic control procedures and safety regulations.
Ability to receive, understand, and communicate instructions clearly, professionally, and courteously.
Reliability, professionalism, and ability to work effectively with team members and supervisors.
Ability to maintain focus and awareness of surroundings while working near active roadways and moving vehicles.
Ability to report to assigned job sites on time and follow established work schedules.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation to assigned work locations.
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods (8+ hours), lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and perform physical tasks throughout the workday, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must work outdoors in various weather conditions while following established safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Previous traffic control experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Control vehicle and pedestrian traffic around work zones using handheld signs, paddles, or flags.
Set up, maintain, and remove temporary traffic control work zones, including signs, barricades, and cones, according to project requirements and regulations.
Communicate with drivers to provide guidance and help ensure safe traffic flow.
Monitor traffic and construction activity to anticipate and respond to potential safety hazards.
Coordinate with supervisors and team members using hand signals, radios, or other communication equipment.
Follow safety protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
Warn workers when approaching vehicles fail to heed signals to help prevent accidents and injuries.
Assist with loading and unloading traffic control equipment as needed.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.