Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety•Roanoke, VA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Protector, you will work with a team at various job sites. No prior experience or degree is required, as AWP Safety provides comprehensive training and support to help you build a career in traffic management. The role emphasizes safety above all else. Daily tasks involve setting up and taking down traffic control equipment, guiding traffic using a stop/slow paddle, monitoring traffic and job site activity, adhering to all safety regulations, communicating effectively with your crew and supervisor, and maintaining the cleanliness and safety of vehicles and equipment. This position requires working outdoors throughout the year, in all weather conditions. Shifts are subject to change based on job demands, and may include nights, weekends, or emergency work. You should be prepared to stand or walk for 8 to 12 hours per shift. AWP Safety provides essential safety gear such as a hard hat, safety goggles, safety vest, safety whistle, walkie talkie, and cold/hot weather gear; however, you are responsible for providing your own steel-toe safety boots that extend above the ankle.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license
Able to stand, walk, and work outside for long periods
Able to lift 40–50 pounds
Willing to work in traffic and changing weather
Flexible schedule
Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test (this is a safety sensitive job)

Responsibilities

Setting up cones, signs, and barricades and taking traffic control equipment down
Using a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic, watching traffic and job site activity
Following all safety rules taught in training
Communicating with your crew and supervisor
Helping keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe
Show up on time, every shift
Stay alert around moving traffic and follow all safety rules all the time
Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect