Traffic Control - General Laborer

Installation Laborer

Keyhole Technologies is a leading provider of traffic control and roadway safety solutions across Wyoming. As a proud member of the Helix Traffic Solutions network, we specialize in high-stakes traffic management, including lane closures, pavement markings, sign installation, and equipment rentals. Our mission is to protect both workers and the traveling public by delivering precision planning and on-site execution for infrastructure projects of all sizes.

An Installation Laborer (often referred to as a Sign Crew Laborer or Traffic Control Laborer) provides the physical effort required to execute project plans on-site. This is an entry-level role that focuses on manual tasks, equipment setup, and site safety.

Hours:

Typical work weeks range from 40–60 hours, with potential for more during peak project seasons.

Weekend Work:
Not typical but may be required based on project deadlines or emergency repairs.

Travel:
This role requires statewide travel (1–5 days per week). Candidates must be comfortable staying overnight when necessary.

Core Responsibilities:

• Material Handling:
  Loads, unloads, and moves building materials (such as signs, cones, and barricades) and tools to the appropriate locations on-site.
• Installation:
  Assist in the physical installation of products, which may include digging postholes by hand, operating jackhammer to install bases, using hand tools to build signs, assembling/setting up traffic control devices.
• Traffic Control Support:
  Distributes signs and markers in designated patterns and may act as a flagger to stop or direct traffic flow safely around the work crew.

Required Qualifications:

• Age/Legal:
  Must be at least 18 years old.
• Driver's License: A valid and clean driver's license is usually mandatory for traveling to job sites.
• Education:
  
  A high school diploma is preferred but often not strictly required for entry-level labor positions.

Physical & Work Requirements/

Skills:

• Manual Labor & Stamina:
  Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for long periods, including lifting, carrying, and pushing materials like signs, sand, or gravel weighing up to 50–90 lbs.
• Environment:
  Works primarily outdoors in all weather conditions, including rain, snow, and extreme heat.
• Tool Proficiency:
  Skill in using hand and power tools such as drills, saws, pneumatic post drivers, and jackhammers for installing sign hardware and cutting concrete or asphalt.
• Material Handling:
  Dexterity to load/unload materials safely and keep worksites organized to prevent hazards.
• Hazard Awareness:
  Constant alertness to moving traffic and mechanical equipment to ensure personal safety and the safety of the public.
• Plan Interpretation:
  Basic ability to read and follow project maps, blueprints, or technical instructions for correct sign placement.
• Communication:
  Clear verbal communication is vital for coordinating with crew members and responding to inquiries from the public.
• Reliability & Punctuality:
  Since roadwork follows tight schedules, being on time for early starts is a critical requirement.
• Teamwork:
  The ability to take direction from a Foreman and work collaboratively in high-pressure environments.

Benefits/Perks:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life and 401 k after 60 days.
• Compensation Starting at $15 per hour.

Work Location:

In person

Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.