Flagger

Precision Pipeline Solutions•Essex, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Flagger provides clear, positive guidance to drivers approaching traffic control zones and monitors traffic flow around construction sites. The role includes informing motorists about possible detours, identifying disobedient drivers, answering questions, and safely directing emergency vehicles through construction zones when required. Flaggers work as part of a team and are expected to demonstrate effective communication and observation skills, safety awareness, quality workmanship, and trustworthiness. The position requires travel to new locations throughout BGE territory upon request. Flaggers must arrive at the jobsite at the time designated by the foreman, avoid using cell phones while working, and park personal vehicles outside the work zone. Work involves standing for extended periods in various climates and may require other related duties to meet ongoing company needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license held for at least one year.
Ability to safely operate a motorized vehicle.
Effective communication skills and ability to speak clearly with team members.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to act with integrity and respect personal and public property.
Ability to work in all types of weather.
Ability to climb, balance, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push and/or pull, twist, and make repetitive hand movements.
Ability to load, carry, lift, push, and/or pull objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.

Nice To Haves

Flagger certification.
At least two years of experience; preferred.

Responsibilities

Use hand signals and direction signs to direct traffic around road construction sites.
Communicate with other flaggers using hand-held radios to direct two-way traffic onto a single lane.
Inform the construction crew of traffic issues that may affect their safety.
Position warning and detour signs around construction sites.
Set up barricades and traffic cones to cordon off construction areas.
Remove signs, barricades, and traffic cones when construction work is complete.
Travel to new locations throughout BGE territory upon request.
Avoid using a cell phone while working.
Park personal vehicles outside the work zone.
Arrive at the jobsite at the time designated by the foreman.
Stand for extended periods in various climates.
Adhere to Precision Pipeline Solutions safety standards and procedures.
Use Stop Work/Time Out Responsibility when work conditions change without communication, equipment is improperly used, or a task is not understood.
Perform other related duties as delegated to meet ongoing company needs.