Traffic Control Apprentice for Bennington, VT

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Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Bennington, Vermont

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Traffic Control Apprentice is responsible for managing vehicle and pedestrian traffic around construction and maintenance zones to ensure safety. They will set up and maintain traffic control devices while coordinating with team members to prevent accidents.

Qualifications

Join Helix Traffic Solutions as a Traffic Control Apprentice, where you'll ensure safety around construction zones. This role requires a team player with strong attention to detail, the ability to communicate clearly, and a willingness to learn traffic control practices. A high school diploma is preferred, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation is essential.

Job Description

Join Helix Traffic Solutions – Traffic Control for a Safer Tomorrow

About Helix Traffic Solutions

We’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 traffic management services. Through a network of specialized operating companies across the U.S., Helix delivers smart, reliable solutions that protect lives, support critical infrastructure projects, and keep communities moving safely.

About American Flagging

American Flagging is a proud member of the Helix Traffic Solutions network, providing expert traffic control and traffic management services throughout the Northeast, including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

American Flagging delivers tailored, end-to-end traffic management solutions designed to prioritize safety, compliance, and efficiency on every jobsite. Our experienced teams support a wide range of roadway and construction projects, ensuring work zones remain safe for workers, drivers, and surrounding communities.

Our services and capabilities include:

  • ATSSA-certified flaggers trained in the latest traffic control methods and fully compliant with MUTCD standards
  • Sales and rental of traffic control devices, including traffic cones, drums, channelizing devices, and variable solar message boards
  • Flexible short-term rental and permanent equipment solutions to support projects of any size
  • A full-service sign division, offering construction, street, regulatory, and warning signage
  • Professional sign installation, including proper height, spacing, materials, and support structures

With a strong focus on reliability and compliance, American Flagging provides the equipment, expertise, and personnel needed to maintain safe and efficient traffic flow across diverse work environments.

Why Work with Helix & American Flagging?

We’re a people-first organization with a mission centered on safety and service. When you join American Flagging, you become part of a local, experienced team backed by the strength and stability of the Helix Traffic Solutions national network. You’ll find:

  • A strong culture of safety, accountability, and professionalism
  • Hands-on work that directly protects workers and the traveling public
  • Access to training, certifications, and career growth opportunities
  • The support of a national organization with the feel of a close-knit local team

What to Expect

Our work is fast-paced, hands-on, and essential—and that’s exactly what makes it rewarding. Every role at American Flagging plays a vital part in keeping Northeast roadways safe and traffic moving efficiently. If you’re safety-focused, dependable, and looking for a career with purpose, we’d be proud to have you on our team.

Work will be all over Vermont. 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Traffic Control Apprentice is responsible for maintaining the flow of traffic around construction zones, maintenance projects, accidents, or other temporary traffic disruption areas. This role ensures the safety of workers, motorists, and pedestrians by maintaining proper traffic control and following all safety guidelines and regulations. As a Traffic Control Apprentice, you will be our front line for safety.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Control vehicle and pedestrian traffic around work zones using handheld signs, paddles, or flags
  • Set up, maintain, and remove temporary traffic control work zones including signs, barricades, and cones according to project requirements and regulations
  • Communicate clearly with drivers to provide guidance and ensure safe traffic flow
  • Monitor traffic and construction activity to anticipate and respond to potential safety hazards
  • Coordinate with supervisors and other team members using hand signals, radios, or other communication equipment
  • Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Warn workers when approaching vehicles fail to heed signals to prevent accidents and injuries
  • Assist with loading/unloading traffic control equipment as needed
  • Perform other work-related duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Being a Team Player.
  • Understand and apply safe traffic control practices, sometimes in stressful situations.
  • Ability to receive and communicate instructions clearly, firmly and courteously.
  • Strong attention to detail and focus.
  • Keep a reliable and professional demeanor at all times.
  • Able to stand for extended periods (8+ hours) while maintaining focus.
  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be willing to submit a drug screen.
  • Must have a valid driver's license AND also reliable transportation.
  • Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to work in all weather conditions.
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Traffic control/ Flagger Certification (Provided by the company).

EXPERIENCE:

  • No prior experience required; traffic control experience preferred.
  • Willing to learn and follow safety procedures.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Outdoor work environment in and around construction zones
  • Exposure to traffic, loud noises, and construction equipment
  • Travel to different work sites

Safety is more than a priority—it’s the foundation of our mission at American Flagging. Our certified professionals adhere to the highest safety standards, protecting both our workers and the communities we serve. By minimizing risks and disruptions, we create secure environments for all road users and worksite personnel. With safety at the heart of every project, we ensure peace of mind and consistent quality for our clients.

 Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.

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Helix Traffic Solutions, LLC

Helix Traffic Solutions is a traffic control and work zone management group. The family of companies united under Helix Traffic Solutions provide quality, experienced traffic management services throughout the West, Southwest, Southeast, Northwest, Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic regions. As an industry leader, we quickly and effectively respond to all traffic control service needs, expectations and project requirements. We provide a full suite of traffic management services aimed at providing solutions for projects of any size. While every work zone solution is unique, Helix services generally fall under the following key categories: EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION: We specialize in designing, manufacturing and installing temporary and permanent signage. We also install traffic control devices, such as portable barrier rails, aimed at maintaining a safe roadway during maintenance, construction, and utility work. We are committed to helping our clients achieve their project goals by offering variety and flexibility in our installation services. TRAFFIC CONTROL: Quality traffic control extends beyond directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic within a work zone. We keep an eye on the big picture to prioritize total work zone safety. We have fine-tuned our methods to ensure minimal delays and maximum protection from the hazards of a worksite. FLAGGING: Our certified flaggers are experienced in maintaining a safe and effective flow of people and vehicles throughout a work site. From workers on a job site to pedestrians passing through, they’re equipped to handle any situation. Their training has prepared them to handle large infrastructure projects, like heavy highway sites, to smaller workzones like state and city road closures. Creating safety in a work-zone is their top priority.
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