Traffic Control Technician
Course Program
Course Description
This training provides essential knowledge and skills for traffic control technicians, focusing on MUTCD and Massachusetts 701CMR compliance. Participants will learn to implement safe traffic control plans, use traffic control devices effectively, and ensure roadside worker safety.
- Understanding the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards
- Key principles for traffic control in work zones
- Regulations for the use of road flaggers and police details
- State-specific requirements for traffic control operations
- Rules for life: essential safety practices for roadside workers
- Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Types of traffic control devices and their functions
- Proper placement and maintenance of devices to ensure safety
- Traffic Control Device Configurations:
- Setting up and managing device configurations for various work zones
- Adapting configurations to specific roadwork scenarios
- Developing and implementing effective traffic control plans
- Ensuring safe and efficient traffic flow around work zones
Certifications Obtained Upon Completion
Certificate of Completion for Traffic Control Technician Training
Regulatory Citations
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)Massachusetts 701CMR: Use of Road Flaggers and Police Details
Additional Notes
This course is ideal for employees with no or limited experience in roadworks and traffic control patterns.Emphasis is placed on compliance, hazard prevention, and fostering a culture of safety in traffic control operations.
