Traffic Control Team Member at The Balloon Race! - $27-$30/hr

Job Description

Job Description

Traffic Control Team – Great Reno Balloon Race

Pay: $27–$30/hr DOE
Location: Rancho San Rafael Park, Reno, NV Schedule: Earlymorning shifts, 9/10–9/13 — exclusively for the Great Reno Balloon Race

Reno Staffing is hiring dependable, safetyminded individuals to support the Traffic Control Team for the Great Reno Balloon Race at Rancho San Rafael Park. This team plays a crucial role in keeping guests, vehicles, and pedestrians moving safely during one of Reno’s largest annual events.

Position Summary

Traffic Controllers direct the movement of vehicles and pedestrians to ensure safety and efficiency throughout the event grounds. This includes using signs, hand signals, and communication devices to guide traffic through busy or congested areas. Clear communication and strong situational awareness are essential, as this role directly supports public safety and smooth event operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

(Other duties may be assigned.)

• Direct vehicles and pedestrians safely through designated routes and entry/exit points

• Use hand signals, signage, and communication devices to communicate instructions

• Monitor traffic flow and report hazards or unusual activity to supervisors

• Coordinate with event staff, security, and emergency personnel

• Provide clear, friendly guidance to guests

• Adjust to changing crowd and weather conditions

• Stand for extended periods and work outdoors in varying weather

Competencies

• Strong situational awareness and alertness

• Clear, concise communication

• Quick, safe decisionmaking

• Customerservice mindset

• Reliability and professionalism in a fastmoving environment

Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and direct traffic for long periods

• Comfortable working outdoors in earlymorning, highcrowd conditions

• Dependable and able to follow safety instructions

• Prior traffic control, security, or event experience helpful but not required

Additional Information

You will be expected to meet with the event coordinator before the event. Once the exact schedule is finalized, we will contact all candidates. Safety vests and necessary equipment will be provided to ensure everyone is prepared and protected.

Reno Staffing prides ourselves in working with people from all walks of life. However this client is not able to work with felons.

If you feel like this is a job for you, please apply through this job posting. Questions? Give us a call at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com and one of our helpful and friendly Recruiters will help you get to work!

Appointments are strongly encouraged, walk-ins are welcome!

Reno Staffing is open (Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm) via phone View phone number on ziprecruiter.com, email View email address on ziprecruiter.com, text message View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

We are located at: Reno Staffing, 4690 Longley Lane, Suite 23, Reno, NV 89502

Reno Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

We look forward to meeting you!