Traffic Control Technician

• Company:
  Lite & Barricade
• Salary/Pay Rate: $15.50 to $25.00 per hour
• Location:
  
  Waco, Texas
• Job/
  
  Employment Type:
  
  Full Time
• Project Scope:
  Commercial, Industrial, Government, or Federal Traffic Control Services
• Mandatory Licences &
  
  Certifications:
  
  None Required

You will serve as a key line of defense for roadway crews and the traveling public by executing high-standard traffic control setups across Texas. This role gives you direct hands-on impact, offering paid training, certifications, and overtime potential with a trusted company that has led the industry for over 50 years. You will play a vital part in maintaining daily job site safety while advancing your career in utility and roadway infrastructure operations.

• Report to Dispatch to receive daily assignments, then attend the crew briefing, review the traffic control plan, and complete stretch-and-flex exercises.
• Load signs, barricades, cones, drums, and other equipment specified in the work order; make sure each load is properly secured.
• Set up lane closures, shoulder closures, detours, and other work zones according to the plan and applicable TxDOT and/or MUTCD standards.
• Inspect the work zone after setup, make adjustments as needed, and monitor it throughout the job. Reset knocked-over devices and replace damaged equipment.
• Flag traffic when required.
• Safely remove work-zone devices in the correct order when the job is complete.
• Report damaged, missing, or non-compliant equipment to Dispatch or the crew lead.
• Communicate with Dispatch, job-site inspectors, and customers to confirm project status and completion.
• Complete work orders accurately, obtain the required customer signature, and report back to Dispatch for additional assignments.
• Fuel and clean work trucks as needed, and wear required PPE at all times on the job.
• Locations we are hiring for :
  Dallas, Waco, and Austin, Texas.

• Ability to perform heavy physical labor and lift up to 50 pounds frequently in outdoor environments.
• Absolute willingness to work flexible schedules including early mornings, nights, weekends, and emergency callouts.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow strict safety protocols in high-noise zones.
• Must be able to read and write
• Dependable transportation

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in traffic control, roadway work, or commercial construction.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Active Flagger Certification or Work Zone / Traffic Control Technician (TCT) credentials.
• Prior working knowledge of TxDOT and MUTCD traffic control standards.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent education/experience.

• T1 — Entry level: New crew members complete orientation, including flagger training and hands-on equipment instruction, then finish the remaining T1 training during their first 90 days.
• T2 — Developing technician: Advancement follows completion and demonstration of the next level of traffic-control training.
• T3 — Advanced technician: The proposed level calls for more advanced capabilities and training equivalent to TCT/TCS coursework. Official certification cards are being considered at the supervisor stage rather than as a requirement for every T3.
• Driver qualifications (D1/D2): These sit alongside the technician tiers rather than replacing them; driver training and qualifications are tracked separately.
• Lead and Field Supervisor: Experienced technicians may take on crew-lead responsibilities based on technical ability and leadership skills. Field Supervisor is the next management step. Lead…