Join Helix Traffic Solutions - Traffic Control for a Safer TomorrowAbout Helix Traffic SolutionsWe're not just placing cones-we're rethinking the way traffic moves. Helix Traffic Solutions is a national leader in traffic control, work zone safety, and roadway support services. Through a network of specialized operating companies across the U.S., Helix delivers reliable, innovative solutions that protect lives and keep communities moving safely.
About Highway SpecialtiesHighway Specialties is a proud member of the Helix Traffic Solutions network, serving communities across
Oregon and Washington with customized traffic control and work zone safety solutions tailored to the unique challenges of the Pacific Northwest.
With a strong focus on safety, compliance, and efficiency, Highway Specialties supports a wide range of infrastructure and construction projects by providing the equipment, signage, and expertise needed to maintain safe and effective work zones.
Our services and capabilities include:
- Sales and rental of traffic control devices, safety equipment, and PPE
- Trailer-mounted traffic control devices, channelizing equipment, and clear, compliant signage
- Personal protective equipment including safety vests, hard hats, and safety glasses
- Flexible short-term rental and long-term purchasing options to support projects of any size
- A state-of-the-art in-house sign manufacturing department producing high-quality, durable signage
- Work-zone approved roll-up signs, along with rubber and metal bases for temporary installations
- Custom regulatory, warning, and project-specific signage built to industry standards
By combining high-quality equipment with expert service and precision sign production, Highway Specialties helps ensure safe, visible, and well-managed work zones across the region.
Why Work with Helix & Highway Specialties?We're a people-first organization with a mission centered on public safety and service. When you join Highway Specialties, you become part of a skilled local team backed by the strength, stability, and growth opportunities of the Helix Traffic Solutions national network. You'll find:
- A strong culture of safety, teamwork, and accountability
- Hands-on work that directly supports safe, compliant work zones
- Opportunities for training, advancement, and internal mobility
- The support of a national organization with a locally driven, team-focused environment
What to ExpectOur work is fast-paced, hands-on, and essential. Every role at Highway Specialties plays a vital part in protecting workers, drivers, and communities across Oregon and Washington. If you're safety-minded, detail-oriented, and looking for a career with purpose, we'd be proud to have you on our team.
SIGN MANUFACTURE SEWIST TRAINEE
Highway Specialties is an established and growing Northwest leader in traffic control safety
equipment sales and rentals. As a Sign Manufacture Sewist Trainee, you will fabricate, assemble,
and repair road, highway, traffic, and information signs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Maintain communication with other departments around production expectations.
- Learns applicable sign standards and regulations and best judgement to repair and design signs.
- Provides options for and advises Customer Service and/or customers of design suggestions or
changes per applicable sign standards and regulations.
- Sew, repair, clean and manufacture signs for customers.
- Repairs, and re-legends signs per customer specifications.
- Recommends purchase of supplies; receives and puts away products.
- Performs basic maintenance and repairs of sewing supplies, technology, and tools.
- Maintain clean and organized shop, supplies, and tool inventory.
- Learns the basic operations of all equipment that Highway Specialties rents and or sells.
- Supports team by performing tasks related to organization and strong communication.
- Provides quick action on time-sensitive issues.
- Gains product knowledge and learns industry terms.
Other Relevant Tasks and Obligations- Performs inventory counts.
- Assists customers picking up orders and returning products.
- Creates customer relationships.
- Other duties as assigned.
Credentials and Qualifications
- Industry-related experience
- Attention to detail
- Ability to use, repair, and maintain machines and tools
- Must be 18 years or older
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Have reliable transportation to and from work Skills- Communication - Professionalism
- Mechanical Aptitude - Customer Service Skills
- Time Management - Organization
- Project Management
- Inventory Management
Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.
