Temporary Traffic Control – Technician
Date/Time
Date(s) - September 23, 2026
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Mid-America Safety & Environmental, LLC
2259 N Burton Avenue
Springfield, MO 65803
Course Fee: $225.00 per person
Course Description
This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to safely plan, implement, and maintain temporary traffic control (TTC) zones in and around work areas. Designed for construction workers, highway maintenance personnel, utility crews, and safety professionals, this training ensures compliance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and applicable federal and state standards.
Participants will learn how to protect both workers and the traveling public by properly setting up, monitoring, and removing temporary traffic control measures in a variety of work zone environments — from short-duration tasks to long-term construction projects.
Topics Covered
- Fundamentals of temporary traffic control and applicable regulations (MUTCD, OSHA, FHWA)
- Roles and responsibilities of the Temporary Traffic Control Technician
- Work zone hazard identification and risk assessment
- Traffic control device selection, placement, and spacing
- Proper use of signs, cones, barricades, channelizing devices, and arrow boards
- Flagging operations and hand-signaling procedures
- High-visibility personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements
- Night and adverse weather work zone considerations
- Pedestrian and cyclist accommodation within work zones
- Incident management and emergency response procedures
- Documentation and inspection requirements
Who Should Attend
- Road construction and maintenance workers
- Utility and telecommunications field crews
- Municipal and county highway department personnel
- Safety officers and site supervisors
- Contractors working in or near roadways
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify and apply MUTCD requirements for temporary traffic control
- Select and properly position traffic control devices for various work zone scenarios
- Conduct pre-activity inspections and document TTC conditions
- Recognize and respond to work zone hazards and emergencies
- Demonstrate safe flagging and communication techniques
Mid-America Safety & Environmental is committed to delivering high-quality, regulation-based training that keeps your workforce safe and your projects compliant. Contact us today to schedule a class for your team.