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Traffic Control Technician (Flagger)

MasTec Communications Group
Sumner, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026
Overview

MasTec Communications Group is a leading national infrastructure construction company operating throughout the United States. MasTec Communications Group performs both wireline and wireless communication services on a national scale. We are experts in cell tower construction, RF engineering, broadband fiber optic cable installation, OSP engineering, wireline construction, and emergency maintenance services.

At MasTec you’ll be joining a family, where we are dedicated to supporting each other and building an atmosphere of teamwork. As part of our team, your opportunities are limitless.

Responsibilities

The Traffic Control Technician will help control the movement of vehicular traffic through construction projects by performing the following duties listed below.

In addition, you will:

  • Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions
  • Distribute traffic control signs and markers along the site in a designated pattern
  • Manage day-to-day work zone set up, maintenance, tear down, meeting or exceeding customer, state, and company expectations
  • Lift, carry, and place up to 50 lbs. of traffic cones to ensure the safety of the work zone
  • Lift, carry, place, and assemble traffic control signs in the proper order to manage work zone traffic
  • Keep equipment in trucks well-organized and in working order
  • Develop superior knowledge of work zone setup, design, professional flagging responsibilities, and be willing to share your knowledge with teammates
  • Direct movement of traffic through the site, using signs, hand, and flag signals
  • Warn laborers and drivers when approaching a vehicle that fails to heed signals to prevent accidents and injuries to workers
  • Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites
  • Record the license numbers of traffic control violators for the police
  • Give a hand marker to the last driver in line-up of one-way traffic for the flagger at the opposite end of the site, signaling clearance for reverse flow of traffic
  • Write and review maintenance and incident reports for on-site issues or concerns

Qualifications

About You:

  • 1 year of experience
  • Knowledge and skillful implementation of federal and state regulations for work zone safety and traffic control
  • Knowledge of the manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD) guidelines and the translation of this to control traffic by using proper devices and techniques
  • Knowledge of safety rules for construction sites and the ability to abide by them
  • 500 hours of experience in traffic control flagging
  • Basic understanding of construction job sites
  • Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays if needed
  • You have a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a DOT Med card for driving purposes (Applicants are subject to an MVR review and must meet company standards for a safe driving record)

Compensation of $24 per hour.

Hard work pays off. See what you will get for your effort:

Financial Security

  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and Long-term disability
  • Red Wing Boot Voucher

Health and Wellness

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work/Life Balance

  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Family and medical leave
  • Paid sick time

We meet your commitment with competitive pay and benefits. If this sounds like you, let’s talk. Build your career with MasTec!

MasTec, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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