Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety•Boardman, OH

24d•$18 - $20

About The Position

As a Protector, you work with a team at job sites to help manage traffic safely. No experience or degree is needed; training and support are provided. The role involves working outdoors year-round in all weather and may require shifts to change based on job needs, including some nights, weekends, or emergency work. You may stand or walk for 8 to 12 hours per shift. The employer provides a hard hat, safety goggles, safety vest, safety whistle, walkie-talkie, and hot- and cold-weather gear. You must provide your own steel-toe safety boots that go above the ankle. Pay is $18.36–$20.07 per hour, with overtime available and pay increases during the first year. Paid training and a traffic safety certificate are provided. Benefits for eligible employees include on-demand pay availability; the union will provide details of PTO and benefits. Referral bonuses and promotion opportunities are also offered.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Ability to stand, walk, and work outside for long periods.
Ability to lift 40–50 pounds.
Willingness to work in traffic and changing weather.
Flexible schedule and punctuality for every shift.
Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test.
Stay alert around moving traffic and follow safety rules at all times.
Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect.
Must provide steel-toe safety boots that go above the ankle.

Responsibilities

Set up cones, signs, and barricades and take traffic control equipment down.
Use a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic and watch traffic and job-site activity.
Follow all safety rules taught in training.
Communicate with the crew and supervisor.
Help keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe.