Traffic Control Laborer/Foreman Trainee

Dakota Fence, together with 3D Specialties and Dakota Playground, is a growing specialty contractor primarily involved in residential/commercial fence, highway guardrail, fabrication, and commercial playground construction as well as traffic control services.  We provide services to homeowners, commercial businesses, and government entities.  Our dedicated employees (our “Blue Family”) work from four facilities throughout ND and service five states, with a wider retail presence through our sign manufacturing and distribution businesses. As an employer of choice in the area, we invest in our people, our equipment, and our facilities to offer our Blue Family team members a great working environment and career while delivering the best possible value to our customers.  EOE-Disabled/Vets.

Ideal candidates will be motivated, self-starting individuals with a strong work ethic.

Essential Functions:

• Install, maintain and remove temporary work zones including warning signs, barrels and barricades
• Assist the Foreman in all aspects of installing temporary and permanent traffic control projects.
• Maintain excellent customer service, work with contractors and always put forth a positive company image
• Load and unload tools, materials and equipment
• Operate various hand and power tools, skid steers, air hammers and/or forklifts
• Operate company vehicles in a safe manner
• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
• Follow all safety and environmental policies of Dakota Fence

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Temporary traffic control or other construction experience preferred, but not necessary
• Ability to drive a truck and trailer combination
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with good overall interpersonal skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Willingness/ability to obtain a CDL/Class A Drivers License a plus
• Traffic Control Supervisor Certification (if applicable)
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Must have a valid driver’s license, be 18 years of age or older and have a favorable driving record. Dakota Fence/3D Specialties is a drug free workplace. Applicant must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check if offered a position. Some travel may be required and will vary based on workload.

We offer competitive pay and benefits package, including health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, vacation and holiday pay.