Flagger

Wright Tree Service•Roseburg, OR

About The Position

Essential Functions of Flagger at Wright Tree Service: Loads and unloads trucks with flagging equipment and road signs. Control traffic to provide a safe work environment for the crew. Must wear proper personal protective equipment. Is exposed to all temperatures and weather; will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc. May work on rough terrain. Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around the work area. Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways. Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, etc. to protect employees as well as the public. Keeps work area picked up and orderly. Sets up and tears down job equipment daily at job site. Services truck, chipper and equipment, maintaining them in a neat, clean, and specified mechanical order. Reports the need for equipment and truck maintenance to crew Foreman or General Foreman. Performs other related duties as required or assigned. Minimum Requirements of Flagger at Wright Tree Service: Must possess valid Flagger Certificate. Experience as a Flagger is required. Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required. Must be able to hold traffic signs for excessive amounts of time. Needs to be able to stand for excessive amounts of time (8-12 hours/day). Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow. Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information. Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner. Possess the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis. Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work. Must possess a valid CPR and First Aid certificates. Must have valid driver’s license and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test. Wright Tree Service employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Wright Tree Service employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. https://www.wrighttree.com/privacy-policy/ At Wright Tree Service, we recognize that our employees are the foundation of a successful business. We are committed to providing our employees with the training and resources needed to elevate their position into a successful career. We provide opportunities to earn certifications, leadership programs and customized trainings. Safety is our #1 value – this culture is guided by our “Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper” pledge to keep both ourselves and others safe.

Requirements

Must possess valid Flagger Certificate.
Experience as a Flagger is required.
Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Must be able to hold traffic signs for excessive amounts of time.
Needs to be able to stand for excessive amounts of time (8-12 hours/day).
Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work tasks such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.
Must be able to write, read, and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.
Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.
Possess the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
Must possess a valid CPR and First Aid certificates.
Must have valid driver’s license and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

Loads and unloads trucks with flagging equipment and road signs.
Control traffic to provide a safe work environment for the crew.
Safeguards employees and public from hazards in and around the work area.
Cooperates with customer, police, and fire departments when blocking streets or driveways.
Sets up barriers, warning signs, flags, etc. to protect employees as well as the public.
Keeps work area picked up and orderly.
Sets up and tears down job equipment daily at job site.
Services truck, chipper and equipment, maintaining them in a neat, clean, and specified mechanical order.
Reports the need for equipment and truck maintenance to crew Foreman or General Foreman.
Performs other related duties as required or assigned.