Traffic Control Flagger

T2 Utility Engineers•Renton, WA

1d•$24 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Control Flagger promotes a safe work environment by directing vehicular and pedestrian traffic through construction and maintenance work zones. The role assists with setting up, maintaining, and removing temporary traffic control devices and ensures compliance with applicable safety regulations and traffic control standards. The position supports construction, utility, environmental, roadway, civil infrastructure, and field service projects. T2 Utility Engineers provides professional Subsurface Utility Engineering, Utility Coordination, and surveying services for infrastructure projects. Its wholly owned subsidiary, Applied Professional Services, Inc. (APS), is also part of the organization. Industry experience is not required; training is provided, and candidates are expected to bring initiative and an interest in building a career. The work involves outdoor conditions and extended periods of standing and alertness in high-traffic environments. Candidates may also perform general labor when traffic control duties allow. Selected candidates must pass drug, background, and reference screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to obtain and maintain applicable Traffic Control Flagger certification.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Strong communication and situational awareness skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods and remain alert in high-traffic environments.

Nice To Haves

Previous traffic control or flagging experience.
Experience supporting construction, utility, environmental, roadway, or civil infrastructure projects.
ATSSA Flagger Certification.
Experience setting up temporary traffic control devices in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work for extended periods outdoors in heat, cold, rain, dust, and other environmental conditions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

Responsibilities

Direct vehicular and pedestrian traffic through active work zones using approved flagging procedures.
Establish and maintain safe traffic flow around construction, utility, environmental, and field service projects.
Set up, inspect, relocate, and remove traffic control devices, including cones, signs, barricades, drums, message boards, and arrow boards.
Monitor work zones for safety hazards and promptly report unsafe conditions.
Communicate professionally with project supervisors, crew members, and the public.
Follow company safety procedures and traffic control regulations.
Participate in daily job hazard analyses and safety meetings.
Assist crews with general labor activities when traffic control responsibilities allow.
Maintain equipment and traffic control devices in good working order.
Complete required documentation, inspections, and safety reports.