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Flexible Rail Traffic Controller Jobs (NOW HIRING)

This position is responsible for directing vehicular traffic throughout the property including self ... Must be able to work various shifts and flexible hours This is not necessarily an exhaustive list ...

Rail Operations Controller

Houston, TX · On-site

$70K - $92K/yr

This is a professional traffic management position of a challenging nature, which requires ... Acts as Chief Rail Operations Controller in their absence. * Provides excellent customer service to ...

$118K - $153K/yr

Proficiency using the dynamic rail simulation tool Rail Traffic Controller (RTC) * Background in passenger and/or freight rail service planning * Background in railroad civil engineering Working ...

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Senior Consultant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$118K - $153K/yr

Proficiency using the dynamic rail simulation tool Rail Traffic Controller (RTC) * Background in ... Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts * Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term ...

Traffic Engineer in Training

Austin, TX · On-site

$86K - $117K/yr

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage ... accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and ...

Traffic Engineer in Training

Plano, TX · On-site

$77K - $106K/yr

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage ... accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and ...

Traffic Engineer in Training

Austin, TX · On-site

$90K - $122K/yr

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage ... accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and ...

Communicate effectively with the work group being protected, other flagmen and Rail Traffic Controllers using established procedures and radio equipment to ensure the understanding of instructions ...

Communicate effectively with the work group being protected, other flagmen and Rail Traffic Controllers using established procedures and radio equipment to ensure the understanding of instructions ...

FOREMAN

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

Communicate effectively with the work group being protected, other flagmen and Rail Traffic Controllers using established procedures and radio equipment to ensure the understanding of instructions ...

Communicate effectively with the work group being protected, other flagmen and Rail Traffic Controllers using established procedures and radio equipment to ensure the understanding of instructions ...

CRAFT FOREMAN

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Communicate effectively with the work group being protected, other flagmen and Rail Traffic Controllers using established procedures and radio equipment to ensure the understanding of instructions ...

Communicate effectively with the work group being protected, other flagmen and Rail Traffic Controllers using established procedures and radio equipment to ensure the understanding of instructions ...

Communicate effectively with the work group being protected, other flagmen and Rail Traffic Controllers using established procedures and radio equipment to ensure the understanding of instructions ...

Ensure coordination among light rail signals, roadway traffic signals, and pedestrian signals to ... controller equipment and signal testing tools; verify system functionality and operational ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for flexible rail traffic controller in the United States is $23.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $27.40 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Traffic Controller - Grand Rapids

Traffic Management LLC

Comstock Park, MI • On-site

$19.50 - $22/hr

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Job 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

Requirements:
  • 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