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METRO

Rail Operations Controller

Houston, TX

$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 ...

METRO

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 ...

Turner Mining Group

Material Handler

Ocala, FL · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

... rail traffic. Must have a working telephone number and be receptive to call-outs. Must be able to operate track-mobile, various front end loaders and other equipment necessary to perform job ...

Turner Mining Group

Material Handler

Ocala, FL · On-site

$15 - $18.25/hr

... rail traffic. · Must have a working telephone number and be receptive to call-outs. · Must be able to operate track-mobile, various front end loaders and other equipment necessary to perform job ...

Metropolitan Transportation Authority

$42.40/hr

Receive and prepare supervisor's injury reports for daily operations reports. * Assist the Chief Rail Traffic Controller during service disruptions by administratively handling minor delays and ...

Turner Mining Group

Material Handler

Ocala, FL · On-site

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

... rail traffic. • Must have a working telephone number and be receptive to call-outs. • Must be able to operate track-mobile, various front end loaders and other equipment necessary to perform job ...

Turner Mining Group

Material Handler

Ocala, FL

$15.50 - $18.75/hr

... rail traffic. Must have a working telephone number and be receptive to call-outs. Must be able to operate track-mobile, various front end loaders and other equipment necessary to perform job ...

RailWorks Corporation

CRAFT FOREMAN

Godley, TX · On-site

$28 - $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 ...

RailWorks

CRAFT FOREMAN

Charleston, SC

$30 - $38/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 ...

RailWorks

CRAFT FOREMAN

Indianapolis, IN

$30 - $38/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 ...

RailWorks

FOREMAN

Baton Rouge, LA

$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 ...

RailWorks

CRAFT FOREMAN

Godley, TX

$28 - $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 ...

RailWorks

CRAFT FOREMAN

Atlanta, GA

$30 - $38/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 ...

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As of Jul 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for mobile 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- San Francisco

Traffic Controller- San Francisco

TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, LLC

Brisbane, CA • On-site

$16.90 - $36.21/hr

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Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Job Summary
The Traffic controller will be responsible for placing, maintaining, and removing traffic control operationsper the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)

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 toensure safety
  • Setting up devices: cones, signs, barricades, water-filled k-rail, etc. on job site per MUTCDguidelines
  • 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 andrefraining 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 for25ft
  • 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 50lbscarrying 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

Basic Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • MUTCD knowledge
  • Ability to effectively communicate in English (written and verbal) with customers, TMI employeesand the public
  • Proficient in traffic control setup regulations
  • Basic math skills
  • Ability to work well with others in a team environment
  • Maintain a positive work environment

Education and Experience

  • High School Diploma (or equivalent)
  • Must have valid driver's license with clean driving record (must be insurable throughcompany insurance policy)
  • Preferred candidate must have:70% or better on pre-employment testing

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