Traffic Control Apprentice

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC•Baton Rouge, LA

7d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Helix Traffic Solutions is hiring a Traffic Control Apprentice for its Baton Rouge office. The role involves hands-on traffic control and work-zone safety work to help protect the public and keep communities moving. The company describes its culture as focused on safety, service, integrity, employee development, and promotion from within. The position is based at Superior Traffic Control, 10442 S. Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70815. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. The work involves physical tasks, extended periods of standing and sitting, operating motorized hand tools and equipment, and working safely around live traffic. Employees may be asked to work nights or weekends and to travel out of town infrequently with at least 48 hours' notice. Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug screen and subsequent random drug screenings.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to lift 80 pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks.
Ability to stand for extended periods of approximately 8 hours or more.
Ability to sit for extended periods of approximately 8 hours or more.
Ability to arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
Ability to work nights and/or weekends as requested.
Ability to travel out of town infrequently when given ample notice (48 hours).
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.
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.
Interest in improving industry knowledge.

Responsibilities

Perform traffic control and work-zone safety tasks.
Follow specific directions from a supervisor and duties assigned by management or trainers.
Use 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 hand dexterity, such as tightening nuts and bolts.