Traffic Controller
Ensure the safety of drivers, pedestrians and workers by directing the flow and speed of vehicles.
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- What's it like to be a Traffic Controller?
- How to become a Traffic Controller
- Latest Traffic Controller jobs
- Top skills and experience for Traffic Controllers
- Is Traffic Controller the right role for you?
- Traffic Controller role reviews
What's it like to be a Traffic Controller?
Traffic Controllers direct the flow and speed of vehicles, and ensure the safety of drivers, pedestrians and workers. Traffic Controllers are often relied on for manual control of vehicles where automatic lights are unavailable, such as next to road works, construction sites, during public events and as part of a coordinated emergency response.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Coordinating, setting up, managing and removing traffic control.
- Directing traffic around areas of disruption, such as roadworks, accidents, building sites and planned maintenance.
- Directing pedestrians to maintain safety around changed vehicle and road conditions.
- Communicating via two-way radio with other road traffic team members, emergency response teams and construction workers to give and receive updates on traffic and conditions.
- Operating road signs, such as a Stop/Slow bat, and using hand signals to direct flow of traffic and pedestrians.
- Explaining operations and answering driver and pedestrian questions.
- Taking directions from supervisor, traffic authority workers, construction project managers, police officers, paramedics, firefighters, auditors and government officials.
- Setting up and taking down temporary road signs.
How to become a Traffic Controller
You need accreditation to work as a Traffic Controller, which lasts for 3 years (after which you’ll need to reapply). The training you need to complete and your accreditation will be specific to the state or territory you’re in, so check with your relevant state authority for more details.
- Complete the relevant units of competency required in your state or territory. Most states require completion of at least Control traffic with stop-slow bat (RIIWHS205E) and Implement traffic management plans (RIIWHS302E).
- Earn a White Card, which will allow you to work in construction zones all around Australia.
- Apply for accreditation to work as a Traffic Controller in your state or territory. This must be renewed every 3 years.
- Ensure you have any other licences or tickets that may be required. Some hirers may also prefer you have a current driver’s licence.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Traffic Controller employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Traffic Management
Traffic Control Licence
Traffic Control
Construction Induction White Card
Hazard Assessment
Drivers Licence
Implement Traffic Control Plans Licence
Traffic Control Plan Implementation
Radio Industry
General Construction
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Latest Traffic Controller reviews
Feb 2024
My vast experience as a driver enables me to make quick successful decisions when abnormal situations occur.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Science
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good thingsDifferent location regularly. Lots of lovely scenery. Everyday is different. Witness many different phases of the Civil Construction methods Can sometimes interact with tourists of many cultures
The challengesBad weather!! Some drivers are too rude, in too much of a hurry endangering my safety and the safety of the workers I am employed to safeguard. Drivers Do NOT read the signage!!!!
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May 2021
Great people ok working condition, no respect long hours its a but of good and bad
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationTMA operator / Traffic controller
The good thingsIt's a Job where hour's can be very long or very short, the industry dose not pay what it used to and the rules can compliance can be overwhelming. as far as health and safety long hours on your feet ...
The challengesSome times clients can be hard, regalations just plain stupid and unsafe with very little support from most governing bodys, vehicles and general public can be very had to deal with from vehicles not ...
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