Traffic Controller Jobs
Traffic Controller jobs are open across construction, roadway maintenance, event management, and utilities, from entry-level flagger to senior traffic control supervisor, with specializations in highway work zones, urban intersection management, and special events traffic direction. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About Towne
Towne is an exceptional arrival through departure experience company. With its best-in-class parking and hospitality solutions and its fully integrated technology platform, we deliver seamless parking and mobility experiences in the places where people live, learn, work, play, rejuvenate, and recover. Towne’s 14,000 team members create smiles by delivering exceptional experiences for the millions of people we proudly serve each year. For nearly 40 years, Towne has been committed to providing the best experience, delivered by the best team, powered by innovative technology, enhancing lives and communities. For more information, visit www.towne.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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Compensation: Towne Park is committed to offering competitive, fair, and commensurate compensation. Actual compensation will be based on a candidate’s job-related skills, experience, education or training, and location. The hourly base pay range for this position is $12-$16 per hour.
Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position is open availability.
SUMMARY
The Traffic Coordinator is responsible for efficiently directing vehicular traffic in designated areas as directed while providing exceptional hospitality services. The Traffic Coordinator is also responsible, as directed, for properly issuing valet parking tickets to patients/guests while following the mystery shop standards with each arrival. The Traffic Coordinator, when required, is also responsible for upholding sites management teams parking policy and procedures and when required, is responsible for parking and retrieving guest vehicles in a prompt yet safe manner and assisting guests with luggage, including delivery and pick up of guest luggage (where applicable) during arrival and departure.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all functions.
Descriptive Statement(s) - % of Time
- Directs vehicular traffic while providing attentive, friendly service to all patients/guests. Assists marketing department with the marketing efforts targeted to exciting clients. Maintains pleasant, friendly and professional demeanor with all guests, location staff and co-workers. Acknowledges and greets guests immediately while maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor.-25%
- Uses guest last name at all times when appropriate. Maintains accuracy and composure while under pressure. Appropriately uses salutation of the day and welcome guests to the location. Uses proper Towne Park phone etiquette.-25%
- Assists guests with directions and all other inquiries. Stands while serving guests. Provides information about surrounding area as well as main attractions to guests as needed. Protects guest confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA requirements. Collects data in accordance with parking operations, if applicable.-25%
- Obtains information about daily events and rates to be charged. Maintains claim checks and guest folio archives. Runs at top speed to park and retrieve vehicles and drives slowly and cautiously. Other duties as assigned.-25%
The total amount of time for all functions of the job - 100%
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Required Licensure, Certification, etc.:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Work Experience:
- one to three months related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience if no HS Diploma or GED
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of traffic and valet procedures
Skills:
- Must be able to read and write standard English language
- Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
- Must be able to write simple correspondence
- Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests, clients and other employees of the organization
- Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s; ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance
- Ability to understand 24 hour and military time systems
- Ability to understand rates applicable to time passed
- Customer service experience preferred
- Register/Computer experience preferred
- Must be able to drive manual transmission and perform parallel parking
SCOPE
Authority to Act:
- Job is fairly routine. Incumbent follows established practices and procedures. Duties are performed with specific directions given and work is checked or verified on a frequent basis. Decisions are made within specific operational instructions and departmental guidelines. Errors in judgment could affect the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
Budget Responsibility:
- The employee has control over resources available only.
Benefits: Employees are eligible to enroll in accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and telemedicine benefits. Employees are also able to enroll in the company’s 401k retirement savings plan.
Eligibility requirements depend on your job classification, length of employment and number of hours worked. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
Seasonal and temporary roles are not eligible for benefits outlined above.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand for extended periods of time and may be required to run; walk; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Lifting Requirements
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Environment
The majority of work will be performed outdoors for extended periods of time including up to the entire duration of shift. Employees are subject to environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold weather. Protection from weather conditions may be provided, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Travel
Travel of up to 5% may be required.
About Towne
Towne is an exceptional arrival through departure experience company. With its best-in-class parking and hospitality solutions and its fully integrated technology platform, we deliver seamless parking and mobility experiences in the places where people live, learn, work, play, rejuvenate, and recover. Towne’s 14,000 team members create smiles by delivering exceptional experiences for the millions of people we proudly serve each year. For nearly 40 years, Towne has been committed to providing the best experience, delivered by the best team, powered by innovative technology, enhancing lives and communities. For more information, visit www.towne.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
Click here for important notices that may be applicable to you.
For more information about our privacy policy, please click here.
Compensation: Towne Park is committed to offering competitive, fair, and commensurate compensation. Actual compensation will be based on a candidate’s job-related skills, experience, education or training, and location. The hourly base pay range for this position is $12-$16 per hour.
Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position is open availability.
SUMMARY
The Traffic Coordinator is responsible for efficiently directing vehicular traffic in designated areas as directed while providing exceptional hospitality services. The Traffic Coordinator is also responsible, as directed, for properly issuing valet parking tickets to patients/guests while following the mystery shop standards with each arrival. The Traffic Coordinator, when required, is also responsible for upholding sites management teams parking policy and procedures and when required, is responsible for parking and retrieving guest vehicles in a prompt yet safe manner and assisting guests with luggage, including delivery and pick up of guest luggage (where applicable) during arrival and departure.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform all functions.
Descriptive Statement(s) - % of Time
- Directs vehicular traffic while providing attentive, friendly service to all patients/guests. Assists marketing department with the marketing efforts targeted to exciting clients. Maintains pleasant, friendly and professional demeanor with all guests, location staff and co-workers. Acknowledges and greets guests immediately while maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor.-25%
- Uses guest last name at all times when appropriate. Maintains accuracy and composure while under pressure. Appropriately uses salutation of the day and welcome guests to the location. Uses proper Towne Park phone etiquette.-25%
- Assists guests with directions and all other inquiries. Stands while serving guests. Provides information about surrounding area as well as main attractions to guests as needed. Protects guest confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA requirements. Collects data in accordance with parking operations, if applicable.-25%
- Obtains information about daily events and rates to be charged. Maintains claim checks and guest folio archives. Runs at top speed to park and retrieve vehicles and drives slowly and cautiously. Other duties as assigned.-25%
The total amount of time for all functions of the job - 100%
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Required Licensure, Certification, etc.:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Work Experience:
- one to three months related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience if no HS Diploma or GED
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of traffic and valet procedures
Skills:
- Must be able to read and write standard English language
- Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
- Must be able to write simple correspondence
- Must be able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to guests, clients and other employees of the organization
- Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s; ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance
- Ability to understand 24 hour and military time systems
- Ability to understand rates applicable to time passed
- Customer service experience preferred
- Register/Computer experience preferred
- Must be able to drive manual transmission and perform parallel parking
SCOPE
Authority to Act:
- Job is fairly routine. Incumbent follows established practices and procedures. Duties are performed with specific directions given and work is checked or verified on a frequent basis. Decisions are made within specific operational instructions and departmental guidelines. Errors in judgment could affect the smooth and efficient operation of the department.
Budget Responsibility:
- The employee has control over resources available only.
Benefits: Employees are eligible to enroll in accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and telemedicine benefits. Employees are also able to enroll in the company’s 401k retirement savings plan.
Eligibility requirements depend on your job classification, length of employment and number of hours worked. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
Seasonal and temporary roles are not eligible for benefits outlined above.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The working conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit or stand for extended periods of time and may be required to run; walk; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Lifting Requirements
Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Working Environment
The majority of work will be performed outdoors for extended periods of time including up to the entire duration of shift. Employees are subject to environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold weather. Protection from weather conditions may be provided, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
Travel
Travel of up to 5% may be required.
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Who's Hiring
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in traffic controller jobs.
- Current flagging certification from an ATSSA-approved or state-recognized training program
- Experience directing traffic in active work zones on roadways or at construction sites
- Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards and practices
- Ability to stand for extended periods outdoors in all weather and lighting conditions
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record for site access and vehicle operation
- High school diploma or GED with on-the-job traffic control training preferred
Tips for Your Traffic Controller Job Search
List every certification on your resume
Flagging certifications, ATSSA credentials, and state-specific traffic control cards should appear in a dedicated certifications section, not buried in job descriptions. Hiring managers screen for them fast, and missing them will get your resume filtered out before anyone reads it.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists traffic controller openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the work zone type
Highway work zone experience and urban intersection control read very differently to employers. Match the language in your resume to the environment in the job posting, whether that is freeway lane closures, residential detours, or construction site ingress and egress management.
Know the MUTCD before your interview
Interviewers for traffic control roles will often ask how you handle specific signage, flagging paddle use, or queue length in a live work zone. Reviewing the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices beforehand lets you answer with the standard terminology employers expect.
Highlight your physical and schedule readiness
Traffic controller postings almost always specify standing for extended shifts, working in all weather conditions, and overnight or weekend availability. Naming these directly in your resume summary removes a common reason employers pass on candidates before the interview stage.
Follow up after submitting your application
Traffic control crews are often hired on a rolling basis as project phases open up. A short follow-up message to the hiring contact a week after applying keeps your name current and signals that you are ready to start when the crew expands.
Traffic Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most traffic controllers?
The most active employers for traffic controllers right now are Traffic Management, Towne Park, and CI2 Aviation, and the most openings are in Florida, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Construction contractors and roadway maintenance firms tend to post the highest volumes during spring and summer project seasons.
How many traffic controller jobs are remote?
About 0% of traffic controller openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most of the role requires physical presence in a work zone. The sub-areas most likely to offer any remote component are traffic management center operations, scheduling coordination, and traffic control plan review roles within larger contractors or transportation agencies.
How do you become a traffic controller?
Start by completing a flagging or traffic control certification course through an ATSSA-approved program or your state's department of transportation training provider. Once certified, apply for entry-level flagger or traffic control technician positions with construction contractors, roadway maintenance companies, or traffic management services firms. Building hours in live work zones and learning to read traffic control plans moves you toward lead and supervisor roles over time.
Can you get hired as a traffic controller with no experience?
Yes, many employers hire entry-level traffic controllers with no prior experience as long as you hold a current flagging certification. Some contractors offer paid certification training as part of their onboarding for new hires willing to commit to a project. Demonstrating physical readiness, schedule flexibility, and familiarity with basic work zone safety procedures in your application gives you a strong starting position even without a work history in the field.
What does the traffic controller interview process look like?
Most traffic controller interviews are brief and practical. A hiring manager or crew supervisor will verify your certifications, ask about your availability for shifts including nights and weekends, and walk through how you would handle common work zone scenarios such as stopping opposing traffic, managing queue buildup, or responding to an equipment failure. Some employers conduct a short field assessment before making an offer, particularly for lead or supervisor positions.
Where can I find and apply to traffic controller jobs?
You can find and apply to traffic controller jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your certifications, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you are looking for.
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