PeopleReady delivers dependable traffic control staffing

CHALLENGE

A growing asphalt paving company needed a staffing partner capable of reliably supporting city and state roadway projects across multiple locations each day.

During peak construction season, the company required 30-40 trained flaggers and traffic control personnel daily to keep their crews working safely and maintain compliance with local and state regulations.

The complexity didn’t stop there. Work schedules changed frequently due to unpredictable weather and shifting project timelines. Many projects also required prevailing wage compliance, adding another layer of administrative coordination.

Leadership didn’t want to spend valuable time managing workforce logistics. They wanted a staffing partner who could manage operations independently so their crews could stay focused on paving projects and meeting deadlines.

SOLUTION

PeopleReady jumped into action and implemented a flexible, relationship-driven approach to meet the company’s needs:

• Built a proactive staffing bench: Maintained 50+ trained flaggers and traffic control workers ready for immediate deployment during peak season.
• Provided a dedicated coordinator: Assigned a single point of contact to manage communications, enable rapid placement and coordinate worker classifications and required documentation for prevailing wage projects.
• Conducted on-site orientation and created site-specific training: Included OSHA-10 reimbursement, traffic management, equipment, radios, PPE and professional conduct training for all crews.
• Ensured regular customer check-ins: Maintained clear updates and seamless coordination across multiple sites to build trust and reduce administrative burden.

As paving schedules shifted, PeopleReady scaled crews up or down to match daily demand while maintaining consistent coverage across sites and keeping projects on track.

RESULTS

PeopleReady became a trusted workforce partner, delivering dependable staffing solutions throughout every construction season.

Since the partnership began in 2018, PeopleReady has expanded its support as the customer’s operations grew, placing additional flaggers and supporting projects across new regions of the state. The results of this partnership include:

• 99% fill rate across peak-season staffing requests
• Zero on-site safety incidents during the partnership
• Prevailing wage compliance support helped speed approvals and deployment for nearly 50% of projects in 2025
• Seasonal associates remained engaged throughout the summer, gaining hands-on experience and additional opportunities through OSHA certification

The asphalt company trusted PeopleReady to manage staffing, keeping crews on-site and projects running smoothly. With trained workers, flexible scheduling and proactive communication, the company completed projects safely and on schedule while continuing to grow its footprint.