Flagger

Wright Tree Service•Willamette Valley, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Flagger provides traffic-control support along roadways to protect crew members and the public. The role uses signs, flags, hand signals, barriers, and other traffic-control devices to direct traffic safely through work areas. This is a union-referred position; applicants must first contact IBEW Local 659 at 541-664-0800 to apply. The position involves extensive travel (greater than 50%) and may require service and travel outside the regular work location during emergencies or natural disasters. The employee may also be called out for emergency work, including storm work, weekends, and holidays. The role works outdoors on rugged terrain and may involve prolonged standing while holding traffic signs for up to 8–12 hours per day.

Requirements

Ability to adhere to company and industry safety requirements.
Knowledge of traffic-control operations and requirements, or the ability to obtain the required traffic-control certificate or applicable certification under state and local requirements.
Ability to learn quickly and follow instructions accurately.
Ability to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service professionally.
Ability to understand, read, and write job instructions and safety information.
Ability to recognize poisonous plants and take appropriate precautions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies, including weekends, holidays, and storm work, and to respond to call-outs.
Knowledge of how to perform tree and bucket rescue.
Ability to operate and service required tools and equipment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a group.
Valid First Aid and CPR cards, or ability to obtain them within 90 days of hire.
Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including prolonged standing and holding traffic signs, lifting and maneuvering objects, and frequently entering and exiting vehicles and equipment.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license or commercial driver’s license, depending on division and utility or contract requirements, and a DOT medical card in accordance with FMCSA regulations.
Experience or ability to drive a vehicle with an attached chipper or other trailing unit to, from, or within the work area.

Responsibilities

Load and unload vehicles with flagging equipment, road signs, and other traffic-control devices.
Set up warning signs, barriers, and flags; relay hand signals; and direct traffic to protect employees and the public from work-area hazards.
Cooperate with property owners, customers, and emergency personnel when streets or driveways must be blocked.
Monitor and communicate traffic conditions and potential hazards to crew members.
Stage and clean up tools and equipment at job sites, and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
Perform routine maintenance on company vehicles, equipment, and tools; report specialized maintenance needs to the General Foreperson.
During emergencies or natural disasters, remain on duty and travel outside the regular work location as needed.
Support and participate in the company’s safety and employee-ownership culture, and comply with applicable laws and company policies and procedures.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
Drive and operate assigned vehicles and equipment, including vehicles towing a chipper or other trailing unit as applicable.