Traffic controller, Kaiwhakahaere huarahi
Also known as
- Traffic management operative, site traffic management specialist, traffic management worker, road maintenance traffic controller, road traffic controller
Traffic controllers guide or control vehicle and pedestrian traffic at places like streets, schools, railroad crossings and construction sites.
Your pay could be
$50K
Lower
$53K to $86K
Most common
$108K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Traffic controllers
- usually work regular business hours but may work part time, evenings or weekends
- usually work on roads, motorways, in car parks and at public events, and may travel locally
- may work in hot, dirty and hazardous conditions
- need to be responsible, safety conscious and work well in a team
Tasks
- direct vehicle traffic
- assist motorists or pedestrians
- monitor access or flow of people to prevent problems
- inform the public about policies, services or procedures
- warn individuals about rule violations or safety concerns
- position safety or support equipment
- discuss performance, complaints, or violations with supervisors
- maintain professional knowledge or certifications
- record information about suspicious objects
- communicate situation details to appropriate personnel
Social
Enterprising
Practical
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You need
- a driver licence
You may need
- to complete a training course
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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