Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety • Micanopy, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Protector at AWP Safety, America’s leading traffic management company, you will work with a team at various job sites. This role requires no prior experience or degree, as comprehensive training and support are provided to help you build a career in traffic safety. Safety is the top priority in this position. Your daily tasks will involve setting up and taking down traffic control equipment such as cones, signs, and barricades, and using a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic while monitoring both traffic flow and job site activities. You must adhere to all safety rules learned during training and maintain clear communication with your crew and supervisor. The role also includes helping to keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe. This is an outdoor position, requiring work in all weather conditions throughout the year. Shifts may vary, potentially including nights, weekends, or emergency work, and you should be prepared to stand or walk for 8 to 12 hours per shift. AWP Safety provides essential safety gear, including a hard hat, safety goggles, safety vest, safety whistle, walkie talkie, and weather-appropriate clothing; you are responsible for providing your own steel-toe safety boots that extend above the ankle. This is considered a safety-sensitive position, requiring pre-hire screening including a drug test.

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; Show up on time, every shift
• Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test (this is a safety sensitive job)
• Stay alert around moving traffic and follow all safety rules all the time
• Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect
• Bring your own steel toe safety boots that go above the ankle

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
• Working outside all year, in all weather
• Standing or walking 8 to 12 hours per shift
• Showing up on time, every shift
• Staying alert around moving traffic and following all safety rules all the time
• Treating coworkers, clients, and the public with respect

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time (where required)
• On demand pay availability
• Health insurance
• 401(k) option
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral bonuses
• Promotion Opportunities: Senior Protector, Lead Protector, Field Supervisor, Manager roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed