How to hire a traffic assistant

How to hire a traffic assistant, step by step

Here's a step-by-step traffic assistant hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a traffic assistant job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new traffic assistant
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the traffic assistant you need to hire. Certain traffic assistant roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   A traffic assistant's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, traffic assistants from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of traffic assistant salaries for various roles:

   Type of Traffic Assistant	Description	Hourly rate
   Traffic Assistant	Material recording clerks track product information in order to keep businesses and supply chains on schedule. They ensure proper scheduling, recordkeeping, and inventory control.	$13-25
   Receiving Clerk	Usually assigned at a warehouse or retail store, a receiving clerk's primary role is to accept product deliveries upon arrival and sign necessary documents, prioritizing the accuracy of all invoices. It is also the task of a receiving clerk to unload heavy packages, verify its contents, place it in the appropriate storage place, and keep records for inventory... Show more	$12-18
   Shipping Clerk	A Shipping Clerk is responsible for managing shipment procedures and handling the tasks of receiving, preparing, and approving them for delivery. Among the duties of a Shipping Clerk also involves processing orders and ensuring all details are accurate, producing the necessary labels and receipts, weighing and examining packages, and organizing schedules of deliveries and pick-ups... Show more	$12-18

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Entry
   • Traffic System
   • Account Executives
   • Sales Orders
   • Order Entry
   • Master Control
   • Wide Orbit
   • FAA
   • Air Traffic Control
   • RAN
   • DOD
   • NOTAMs
   • Program Formats
   • Computer System

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   Responsibilities:

   • Accomplish procedures in the LCL department such as loading of cargo to foreign destinations and customer relations on a daily basis.
   • Ensure all MARTA patrons follow standard policies and procedures regarding safety regulations while riding the transportation system.
   • Monitor and time buses, trains and trolleys when arriving at certain locations in the city and suburban areas.
   • Account each person who board on any sort of transportation such as, bus, trains, or trolleys.
   • Provide exceptional consultation and assistance to MARTA patrons.
   • Monitor temperature, product condition and timing by documenting and recording load and shipment activity for temperature control LTL.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your traffic assistant job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A traffic assistant salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, traffic assistants' average salary in montana is 44% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level traffic assistants earn 46% less than senior-level traffic assistants.
   • Certifications. A traffic assistant with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a traffic assistant's salary.

   Average traffic assistant salary

   $38,665yearly

   $18.59 hourly rate

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   Entry-level traffic assistant salary

   $28,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 22, 2025

4. Writing a traffic assistant job description

   A good traffic assistant job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a traffic assistant job description:

   Traffic assistant job description example

   The Anaheim Police Department is seeking Part Time Traffic Control Assistants to direct traffic on city streets during events at major entertainment venues, traffic accidents, power outages, and other city events.
   
   This is a part time position averaging approximately 30 hours per week, but no minimum of weekly hours are guaranteed.
   
   Must be available to work assigned shifts, which include weekdays, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as required. The majority of the assignments are during the weekend and week nights between the hours of 5:00 PM to midnight. Essential Functions
   
   The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
   
   Direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic by providing manual direction and/or operating automated traffic control signals to facilitate the flow of traffic.
   
   Set-up and remove traffic diversion devices, including; cones, signs, barricades, road flares and other related equipment.
   
   Issue parking warnings and citations; have cars towed and impounded, when needed; and perform required follow-up activities.
   
   Provide information and assist the public with a variety of requests and inquiries. Release impounded vehicles, when appropriate.
   Prepare written reports.
   
   Follow applicable safety rules and regulations.
   
   Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
   
   Qualifications
   
   Experience: An equivalent combination of experience and training sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
   
   Knowledge of: effective customer service techniques; English grammar and composition; safe working practices.
   
   Ability to: learn applicable laws, regulations, codes, policies and procedures; write reports and maintain records; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; observe and report hazardous conditions; follow oral and written instructions; direct traffic flow; give directions; read maps and direct the public to destination; use police radio and portable radio transceivers; safely operate city vehicles; interpret and apply applicable provisions of the municipal code; state laws; maintain composure during stressful situations; work independently; provide effective customer service; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with department staff and the public.
   
   License/Certification Required: Possession of a valid California Driver's License by date of appointment.
   
   Employees of the Anaheim Police Department must be permanent and fulltime residents of the State of California and live within a one hundred (100) mile radius of the City of Anaheim.
   
   Must be available to work assigned shifts, which include weekdays, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as required. the majority of the assignments are during the weekend and week nights between the hours of 5:00 PM to midnight.
   
   Supplemental Information
   
   IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
   
   Applications will be accepted until Monday, October 17, 2022at 5:00 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.
   
   Orientation and Written Exam: tentatively scheduled for the week of October 31, 2022.
   
   Oral Interview & Pre-Background Screening: date TBD
   
   The following background documents are required and must be completed and brought to the oral interview:
   
   Personal History Statement (PHS)
   
   Background Investigation Questionnaire (BIQ)
   
   Required Documents
   
   Autobiography
   
   Please provide as many of the required documents along with your PHS and BIQ. Items such as transcripts, credit report or other missing documents can be provided upon your receiving them.
   
   Anaheim Police Department Blueprint-knowledge of the Anaheim Police Department Blueprint is required of all Police Department employees.
   
   The selection process includes, but is not limited to, a written exam, oral interview, background investigation, polygraph examination, a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol screening.
   
   The interview with the background investigator and completion of the background investigation will include, but is not limited to, verification and evaluation of any present and/or past use of drugs, driving and employment history.
   
   Please review the following common disqualifiers. If any items listed pertain to you, you will be automatically disqualified in the background investigation. You may, at this time, want to screen yourself and withdraw prior to starting the recruitment process.
   
   * Any illegal use, sales, or possession of a drug classified as an opiate (heroin, opium, etc.) or PCP.
   * Any use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB,MDMA/ecstasy,ketamine, etc.) within five years of date of application.
   * Any illegal use of anabolic steroids within three years of date of application.
   * A pattern or history of irresponsibility as evidenced by debt collections, civil judgments, failure to pay, late payments, etc.
   * Two or more at-fault traffic collisions within three years of the date of application.
   * Conviction of a hit-and run offense.
   * Any driver's license suspension within five years of date of application.
   * Conviction of a felony crime.
   * Conviction of any misdemeanor crime within five years of application.
   * Any conviction as an adult, of any misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence, sexual-related offenses or crimes against children.
   * Any conviction as an adult, of a theft or larceny crime.
   
   The following may result in disqualification:
   
   * Use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB,MDMA/ecstasy,ketamine, etc.) previous to five years of application.
   * Prior marijuana use.
   * Prior nitrous oxide use.
   * Illegal use of anabolic steroids previous to three years of application.
   * Illegal use of a hypodermic needle/ syringe.
   * A bankruptcy within the past three years of date of application.
   * More than one moving violation in the past 12 months, and/or three or more moving citations within the past three years, and/or five or more moving citations within the past five years of date of application.
   
   Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.
   
   The City of Anaheim uses E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.
   
   Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right traffic assistant for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your traffic assistant job on Zippia to find and recruit traffic assistant candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit traffic assistants, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new traffic assistant

   Once you've selected the best traffic assistant candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new traffic assistant first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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