Start Your Career in Construction Safety – No Experience Needed
Are you looking for a hands-on job where you can make a real impact on public safety and keep crews protected on the road? We're hiring entry-level traffic controllers to join our team across Pennsylvania. If you're dependable, alert, and ready to work outdoors, this could be the perfect opportunity to get started in the construction industry.
Directing traffic and guiding drivers safely through work zones
Setting up and taking down traffic control signs and cones
Keeping construction crews and the public safe during roadwork
Staying active and working outdoors in all weather conditions
A valid driver's license – this is a must
A strong sense of responsibility and awareness of your surroundings
Willingness to work in all types of weather
Experience with general labor, landscaping, or construction is helpful but not required
A positive attitude and reliability – we count on you to show up and stay alert
Starting pay of $16/hr, with a raise to $18/hr after 6 months
Monday–Friday schedule, 6AM–4PM – weekends off
Paid training – no experience needed
A chance to grow into roles in construction, utilities, or public works
Work with a crew trained to PennDOT safety standards
If you're ready to start a career where your work keeps people safe and traffic moving, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career in traffic control.
The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Reading, PA.
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2025.
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.