Traffic Control Apprentice

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC•Destrehan, LA

About The Position

Superior Traffic Control, a Helix Traffic Solutions company, is hiring a Traffic Control Technician for its Austin office. The position supports traffic control work for construction projects and special events. The company provides traffic control equipment, signage, sign fabrication, equipment installation, traffic control planning, and on-site traffic management. The role requires physical work, safe practices around live traffic, operation of motorized hand tools and equipment, and following directions from supervisors. The company emphasizes employee advancement and prefers to promote from within.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to lift 80 pounds and perform repetitive physical tasks.
Ability to stand and sit for extended periods, approximately eight 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 for using hand tools and completing 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 accurately use rulers and calculate measurements.
Cooperative, team-player attitude.

Responsibilities

Perform repetitive physical tasks and lift up to 80 pounds.
Stand and sit for extended periods, approximately eight hours or more.
Arrive on time for scheduled shifts.
Work nights and/or weekends as requested.
Travel out of town as needed, infrequently, with 48 hours' notice.
Use fine motor skills and hand dexterity for tasks such as tightening nuts and bolts, using hand tools, and filling out paperwork.
Follow specific directions from supervisors and 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 rulers accurately and calculate measurements.
Work cooperatively as a team player.