Traffic Control Flagger
About The Position
A Flagger safely directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic around construction sites, helping construction workers and motorists avoid hazards associated with the work area. The position involves establishing and maintaining temporary traffic-control zones, coordinating traffic flow with other flaggers, and communicating safety concerns to the construction crew. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties as assigned. Work may involve 8- or 10-hour shifts, weekends when necessary, and additional hours as workloads and seasonal activities require. Travel may be required; paid housing and per diem are available in special cases.
Requirements
- Pass a drug screen and background check before employment.
- Pass a Fit-For-Duty physical exam.
- Have a valid driver’s license and provide a driving record.
- Be at least 21 years old.
- Be willing to travel.
- Be willing to work 8- or 10-hour shifts and weekends when necessary.
- Have reliable communication access to receive the work schedule.
- Provide steel-toe or composite work shoes for use during shifts.
- Have the physical strength and stamina required for the work.
- Be able to work in all weather conditions and tolerate heat, cold, and rain.
- Be able to stand throughout the entire shift and perform hand and arm movements.
- Have the manual dexterity to operate two-way radios and enter information into a tablet PC.
- Be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certification from the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA).
- Bilingual Spanish/English ability.
Responsibilities
- Set up, maintain, and remove temporary work zones, including warning signs, traffic cones, stop/slow paddles, and rumble strips.
- Guide vehicles and pedestrians safely through and around the work area.
- Read and understand US Traffic Control’s safety manual and employee handbook and comply with their policies.
- Communicate to prevent automobiles and pedestrians from interfering with or endangering laborers and their projects.
- Use handheld radios to coordinate with other flaggers and direct two-way traffic onto a single lane.
- Decide whether to allow vehicles onto a single lane based on observed traffic flow.
- Inform the construction crew of traffic issues that may affect their safety.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
- Paid housing and per diem in special cases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
