Traffic Controller - Grand Rapids

Job DetailsJob Location: Grand Rapids Branch - Comstock Park, MI 49321Salary Range: $19.50 - $22.00 HourlyJob Category: Traffic ControllersJob Summary
The Traffic controller will be responsible for placing, maintaining, and removing traffic control operations per the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTC

Ready to Build a Career That Invests in You?

Join Traffic Management LLC, where safety comes first, teamwork matters, and your growth fuels our success. We offer a fast‑paced, supportive environment with clear paths for advancement and long‑term stability.

📍 Branch Location:
844 W. River Center Dr. NE,
Comstock Park, MI 49321

Sign‑On Bonus Opportunity

$500 Sign‑On Bonus after successfully completing 6 months of employment

Competitive Pay & Comprehensive Benefits

Starting Pay: $19.50 – $22.00/hour
(Based on traffic control experience and certifications)
No experience required — start immediately
Weekly pay
Bi‑annual and annual pay increases with promotion opportunities

Union Benefits Include

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation Time

Employer‑Sponsored Basic Life Insurance

Additional Benefits

Supplemental Life/AD&D (Employee, Spouse & Child)
Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Coverage

Pet Insurance

Member Assistance Program

GED Assistance

Take‑Home Truck Incentive Available

Paid, on‑the‑job training
Rapid advancement opportunities
Supportive leadership and a strong company culture

Position Overview: Flagger / Traffic Controller

Safety is our business. In this role, you will:

Set up and maintain safe work zones using cones, signs, and barricades
Perform two‑way flagging using stop/slow paddles
Control traffic flow to ensure public and worker safety
Load, deliver, and retrieve traffic control equipment
Complete reports and perform related duties as needed

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Essential Duties

Respond to Dispatch Center calls in a timely manner for availability – no later than 1 hour if between the hours and 8am and 5pm and no later than the next day if after 5pm.
Maintain contact and coordination with TMI Dispatcher on and off the job
Maintain all equipment in a safe and working condition
Perform pre-job inspection and inventory utilizing the Vehicle and Equipment Checklist (VEC)

Inspect vehicle to ensure safe operation prior to operating (oil, tire air pressure, etc.) and report any concerns to your supervisor or the dispatcher
Inventory and inspect equipment needed for job
Load all required equipment into vehicle

Navigate safely to and from office to jobsite utilizing all aspect of the Smith Driving System to ensure safety
Setting up devices: cones, signs, barricades, water-filled k-rail, etc. on job site per MUTCD guidelines
Flagging of traffic to ensure safe work zone for TMI customers, TMI employees, and the public
Coordinating with customer and/or TMI dispatcher ensuring a safe, efficient and problem free service provided to TMI customers
Completing required paperwork, receipts, and time-sheets on or before mandatory deadlines
Report any and all unsafe conditions to supervisor as soon as possible
Ensure a safe work zone at all times for the customer and pedestrians by being attentive and refraining from being in the vehicle unless on a break

Equipment Operated

Vehicles (Trucks/Cars) of various sizes
Flatbed trucks
Trailer mounted warning signs
Cones, delineators, drums, barricades, signs and various other traffic control devices
Trailer

Essential Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Requires standing for prolonged periods of time
Ability to perform full deep squat
Full range of motion of arms and legs
Requires lifting and carrying of up to 50lb from floor to chest level carrying horizontally for 25ft
Requires lifting and carrying of up to 25lb from floor to shoulder level carrying horizontally for 25ft
Requires using hands to handle, control or lift objects with a strong grip
Requires the ability to raise the arms over the shoulders to life and place objects of up to 50lbs carrying horizontally for 25ft
Requires stepping at least 33 inches onto tailgate of a truck
Requires being outside and exposed to environmental conditions
Requires being in construction environment
Requires repetitive movement
Requires bending at the elbows, at the knees, at the hip and bending forward
Exposure to work near moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment and moving vehicular traffic
Exposure to reasonable noise levels
Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner
Ability to drive a vehicle in an alert and attentive manner with no conditions that may affect this

QualificationsRequirements

Must have a valid driver’s license for 3 Years and a clear motor vehicle record.
Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
This role requires the ability to work with no fixed schedule and variable hours. Must be available during business hours and able to work nights/ weekends when on-call schedule.
Able to lift 50lbs and stand on your feet for 6-12 hours per day.
Decent Communication Skills? English proficiency required for safety coordination.
Must be able to pass drug test that does include THC marijuana testing.
Must be able to work independently and in a team.
Reliable transportation to and from the work location is required.
Must be at least 18 years of age or older