Traffic Control Apprentice for New Haven, CT
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $13.75 - $17.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Training and Career Development
Supportive and safety-focused work environment
Opportunities for internal mobility
Comprehensive safety equipment provided
Equal Opportunity Employer status
Hands-on learning experience
Professional certification provided
Job Description
Helix Traffic Solutions is a national leader in traffic control and work zone safety, committed to delivering smart and responsive solutions across the United States. Specializing in both high-tech Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) and essential boots-on-the-ground traffic management, Helix is an innovator shaping the future of infrastructure safety. As a company, Helix embodies a culture rooted in safety, service, and integrity, prioritizing the well-being of both its employees and the communities it serves. With a strong emphasis on real career growth through training and internal mobility, Helix offers not just jobs but meaningful careers that make a tangible impact on... Show More
Job Requirements
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Able to stand for extended periods (8+ hours)
- Must be willing to submit a drug screen
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent preferred
Job Qualifications
- Being a team player
- Understand and apply safe traffic control practices, sometimes in stressful situations
- Ability to receive and communicate instructions clearly, firmly and courteously
- Strong attention to detail and focus
- Keep a reliable and professional demeanor at all times
- Able to stand for extended periods (8+ hours) while maintaining focus
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Must be willing to submit a drug screen
- Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Ability to work in all weather conditions
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Traffic control/Flagger Certification (provided by the company)
Job Duties
- 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 clearly with drivers to provide guidance and ensure safe traffic flow
- Monitor traffic and construction activity to anticipate and respond to potential safety hazards
- Coordinate with supervisors and other team members using hand signals, radios, or other communication equipment
- Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Warn workers when approaching vehicles fail to heed signals to prevent accidents and injuries
- Assist with loading/unloading traffic control equipment as needed
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
No experience required
Job Location
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