Manually directs road traffic and pedestrian flows on, near, or adjacent to roads during road closures or part road closures due to construction, maintenance, or roadside works, public events, or emergency responses, using signs and devices to ensure the safety of workers, motorists, and pedestrians. Reports to a Site Traffic Management Supervisor/Specialist (STMS). Includes the specialisation of Events Traffic Controller.

• Assists the STMS as directed; sets-up and removes traffic management infrastructure (e.g. signs, cones, barriers, automated controls) according to an approved Traffic Management Plan (TMP); controls and/or may pilot traffic though a worksite.

• Predominantly works outdoors, may sometimes work in a vehicle cab.
• Works in all but extreme weather conditions and wears appropriate protective clothing as required.
• May work in dusty and noisy conditions.
• Often operates as part of a road construction work team.
• May need to walk or drive over uneven outdoor surfaces resulting in jolting and jarring.

• Light to medium to occasionally heavy physical demand level.
• Standing and walking are frequently Sitting and driving will be required occasionally to frequently depending upon requirement to operate a vehicle.
• May be required to use hand-held objects and equipment such as stop/go signs, walkie-talkies and cell phones.
• Repetitive movements may be required on an occasional to frequent basis.
• Mental skills include an awareness of relevant regulations, Traffic Management Plan reading skills, organisational, measurement, counting, observation, evaluation, and communication skills.

A New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Level 1 Basic Traffic Controller (TC) certification (now superseded); or (at minimum) a Temporary Traffic Management Worker (TTM-Worker) certification (a one-day assessed course); or a NZTA Traffic Management Operative (TMO) practising warrant; or an equivalent qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 5). However, some employers will appoint employees on a provisional basis and put them through the prerequisite qualification training. For roles involving driving, appropriate licensing will be required (Class 1 or 2 Driver Licence). For some specific roles a Load Pilot certification may be required or advantageous. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

There are limited opportunities for flexibility of movement.