Traffic Control Supervisor Program

Concern for the safety of workers, and the motoring and pedestrian public in and around street, highway and freeway construction and maintenance activity, have prompted federal, state and local transportation organizations to seek improvement in construction and maintenance workers' understanding of proper traffic control signage and setup. Toward this end, the training and certification of persons to set up and take down traffic control devices is becoming more prevalent among state and local jurisdictions. 

Washington State: This 3-day certification course includes presentations, exercises, and references to Federal and State highway construction and Traffic Control standards.  Participants receive a comprehensive reference manual and other reference materials to assist with on-the-job practical issues and performance standards. Once successfully completed, certification is valid for 4 years.

Oregon State: This 3-day certification course includes presentations, exercises, videos, and references to Federal and State highway construction and Traffic Control standards.  Participants receive a comprehensive reference manual and other reference materials to assist with on-the-job practical issues and performance standards. Once successfully completed, certification is valid for 3 years. Students will also receive an Oregon State Flagger Card issued by Chemeketa Community College.  There are pre-requisites for this certification that are different from Washington and Idaho.  Please click here for a list of Oregon TCS requirements.

Idaho State: This 2-day certification course includes presentations, exercises, and references to Federal and State highway construction and Traffic Control standards. Participants receive a comprehensive reference manual and other reference materials to assist with on-the-job practical issues and performance standards. Once successfully completed, certification is valid for 4 years.

Traffic Control Supervisor Requirements

To receive your Traffic Control Supervisor certification card, the required documents listed below must be submitted before a certification card can be issued:

1. A current state approved flagging card.  Approved states are: Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington.

2. Two signed letters* (or one letter with two signatures) verifying 2,000 hours of work in traffic control related tasks.  These can be achieved over multiple years.  Letters can be submitted from any of the following who can verify the knowledge and experience of the TCS candidate:

• Employers (past and/or present),
• Subcontractors,
• DOT Inspectors, or
• Other Traffic Control Supervisors

*Note: Any of the letters provided may be submitted to the State upon request.

Experience may include work in the following areas:

• Experience as a construction inspector, including inspection of traffic control.
• Traffic control work on a survey crew.
• Designing or reviewing traffic control plans.
• Other specific traffic control experience (set-up and take-down).
• Some flagging experience.

These letters should include: 

• Brief history of individuals working experience,
• Project(s) they have worked on, and
• Approximate number of cumulative hours work as a Flagger/Work Zone Worker.

Letter Format:

• Must be typed and on letterhead. (If letterhead is not available a company business card will be acceptable).
• Must provide contact information for the authors

3. Individuals must also complete the training and pass the exam with a score of 80% or better.

Payment must be received.

Submit required paperwork to:

Evergreen Safety Council, 401 Pontius Ave. N., Seattle, WA  98109
FAX:  (206) 382-0878
Email: tina@esc.org or esc@esc.org

Be aware that the Evergreen Safety Council cannot issue your TCS card or certificate until we have received all required information as outlined above.