Flagger/Laborer (3 Positions)

Thurston County Career Site•Olympia, WA

About The Position

Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for three (3) Flagger/Laborers to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative Road Operations or Traffic Operations team. The successful candidate 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, the following: Controls traffic by flagging to guide traffic through work areas and explains to 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 and 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. To view the full job classification, click here: Flagger/Laborer Essential Personnel: This position is considered to be an essential worker and may be required to work during non-business hours or closures in order to meet operational requirements and needs, such as clearing roads during a snow and ice event.

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).
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.
Experience in roadway maintenance, highway or building construction that directly involves the skills required to operate machinery, small tools, power tools, vehicles or equipment.

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 and explains to 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 and 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.