Traffic Controller
Manage traffic flow around construction, civil and FIFO project sites.
Estimated Salary: $65,000 - $95,000+ per year
What can I realistically earn as a Traffic Controller?
Typical Salary Range
$65,000 - $95,000+
per year, before tax
Typical Rosters
Industries
Career Growth
Starting Role
Traffic Controller
Next Role
Senior Controller
Advanced Role
TMP Designer
Salary information is indicative only. Actual earnings depend on location, employer, experience, qualifications and market demand.
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Traffic Controllers direct vehicles and people safely around work sites. The role is common on civil, construction, solar farm and FIFO projects.
- Setting up signs, cones and barriers
- Directing traffic with stop/slow bats
- Communicating with site supervisors
- Following traffic management plans
- Pre-start meeting and TMP review
- Set up the traffic control zone
- Direct traffic throughout the day
- Pack down the zone safely
- Day shift, night shift or rotating
- 2/1 on FIFO and solar projects
- Standing for long periods
- Working in all weather conditions
- Concentration and alertness
- Altus Traffic
- Evolution Traffic Control
- Civil contractors
- Solar EPC contractors
Employer names are listed for general information. FIFO Go is not affiliated with these companies.
- Traffic Control ticket required (state-specific)
- White Card preferred
Accessible entry ticket. A great way to step onto site and progress into civil, solar or FIFO work.
- Workers wanting a steady entry pathway
- People comfortable working outdoors
Do I need a ticket?
Yes. A nationally recognised Traffic Control ticket is required, and rules vary by state.
Is it safe?
It is safety-critical work. Always follow the traffic management plan.