Flagger/Laborer - Road Operations

County of Thurston•Olympia, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for four (4) Flagger/Laborers to join their dynamic, energetic, and innovative Road Operations team. The successful candidates will perform traffic control within work sites for maintenance and construction projects. Flagger/Laborers operate assigned equipment and perform other general labor duties. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, controlling traffic by flagging to guide traffic through work areas and explaining to the public in a courteous and professional manner the reasons for the job being performed. They will also exercise good safety procedures and practices. The role involves driving vehicles up to one ton and operating a variety of equipment including, but not limited to: Weed eater, Airless sprayer, PM (Button) applicator, Propane torch, Portable compactor, Hand tools, Portable brush cleaner, and Pressure washer. Additionally, the position requires performing manual labor, including heavy lifting and shoveling, and assisting crews with vegetation, drainage, traffic, new sign and base installation, and surfacing.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
One year of construction related experience
Must have valid Washington State Driver's License
Must possess a Washington Traffic Flagging Card or obtain one within six (6) months of employment
Must hold a valid First Aid Card (or obtain within 3 months of employment)
Experience in roadway maintenance, highway or building construction that directly involves the skills required to operate machinery, small tools, power tools, vehicles or equipment
Any demonstrated combination of experience, training and education which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform labor intensive tasks for extended periods under unfavorable weather conditions and safely operate tools and equipment may be considered

Nice To Haves

Able to work varying schedules and will work overtime as needed
Works cooperatively with other crew members
Able to read and interpret written instructions and documents
Follows oral instructions
Able to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions
Able to do heavy lifting in excess of 50 lbs

Responsibilities

Controls traffic by flagging to guide traffic through work areas
Explains to the public in a courteous and professional manner the reasons for the job being performed
Exercises good safety procedures and practices
Drives vehicles up to one ton
Operates a variety of equipment including, but not limited to: Weed eater, Airless sprayer, PM (Button) applicator, Propane torch, Portable compactor, Hand tools, Portable brush cleaner, Pressure washer
Performs manual labor, including heavy lifting and shoveling
Assists crews with vegetation, drainage, traffic, new sign and base installation, and surfacing