Traffic controller

What do traffic controllers do?

Traffic Controllers direct the speed and flow of vehicles to ensure the safety of workers, drivers and pedestrians. They may work at construction sites, next to road works, during public events or as part of a coordinated emergency response.

Typical Tasks

• Coordinating, setting up, maintaining, and removing traffic control
• Directing traffic and pedestrians around areas of disruption with changed vehicle or road conditions
• Operate road signs or use hand signals to direct the flow of traffic and pedestrians