Traffic Control - General Laborer
$35,360–$35,360 year
On-siteCasper, Wyoming, United States
Job Summary
Installation Laborer for traffic control projects in Wyoming. Entry-level role performing manual tasks, equipment setup, and site safety, including loading/unloading materials, assisting with sign installation, and traffic-control support. Requires ability to lift heavy materials, outdoor work in all weather, and travel statewide (1–5 days per week). Typical weeks 40–60 hours; weekend work not typical but possible. Must coordinate with crew, read project maps/blueprints, and follow safety protocols. Benefits include health/dental/vision/life and 401(k) after 60 days; compensation starts around $17/hour.
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.
- 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.
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life and 401 k after 60 days.
- Compensation Starting at $17 per hour.
- Pay: From $17.00 per hour
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