ATSSA Flagger, Traffic Control Technician (TCT), Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS)
Issued by ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association)
Work-zone traffic control competence and the flagger, technician, and supervisor cards that DOTs and owners require for work in or near roadways.
No NPMCA agreement. The provider's standard public terms apply.
Credential pathway
Field workers who direct traffic take Flagger; crew members who set up and maintain temporary traffic control take TCT; crew leaders, foremen, and supervisors responsible for traffic control plans take TCS.
- Who it is for
- Laborer, Pavement Marking Technician, Sealcoating Technician, Crack Repair Technician, Asphalt Maintenance Technician, Crew Leader, Foreman, Supervisor
- Typical duration
- Flagger about 4 hours; TCT one day; TCS two days
- Renewal
- Per ATSSA program; third-party listings cite four years for TCT. Confirm with ATSSA.
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What they offer
Flagger Certification Training (online or in person), Traffic Control Technician (TCT, one day), Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS, two days), plus corporate in-house delivery and FHWA grant-funded training. Delivered through ATSSA, its chapters, and approved instructors; learning portal at learning.atssa.com.
Why it matters for pavement contractors
Pavement marking, sealcoating, and crack-repair crews routinely set up temporary traffic control in parking lots, streets, and lots adjacent to roadways. Many state DOTs and municipalities require ATSSA (or state-equivalent) flagger and TCT/TCS credentials.
Pricing
Published by chapters and host sites rather than one national rate card; third-party listings show TCT around $200 and TCS around $390 for public sessions. Member pricing and volume pricing: not published; ask.