ABQ Road Construction/Traffic Control - TCS
About the role
Helix Traffic Solutions is a national leader in traffic control, work zone safety, and roadway infrastructure services, operating through specialized companies across the U.S. Work Zone Traffic Control, a member of the Helix network, provides professional traffic management services throughout Colorado and New Mexico. The team focuses on enhancing roadway safety through expert planning, dependable service, and high-quality equipment, serving short‑duration work to large‑scale construction projects. Services include traffic management and control, sales and rental of traffic control equipment that meets industry safety standards, flexible rental/purchasing options, partnership with CDOT, and development of traffic plans that minimize disruption. The organization emphasizes a people‑first culture centered on public safety and service, offering a strong safety culture, accountability, teamwork, hands‑on work that improves roadway safety, and opportunities for training, advancement, and internal mobility backed by the national Helix network.
Responsibilities
- Respond to calls in a timely manner within 1 hour when on‑call.
- Maintain all equipment in a safe and working condition.
- Perform pre‑job inspections.
- Check inventory and inspect equipment needed for the job.
- Load all required equipment into the vehicle.
- Navigate safely to and from the office to job sites.
- Set up devices (cones, signs, barrels, barricades, etc.) on job sites per MUTCD guidelines.
- Flag traffic to ensure a safe work zone for customers, employees, and the traveling public.
- Coordinate with customers and employees to ensure a safe, efficient, and problem‑free service.
- Complete required paperwork, receipts, and time sheets on or before mandatory deadlines.
- Report any unsafe conditions to a supervisor as soon as possible.
- Effectively communicate (written and verbal) information to customers, employees, and the traveling public.
- Perform other duties as assigned.