Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety•Canton, NC

5h•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

As a Protector at AWP Safety, America’s leading traffic management company, you will work with a team at job sites to ensure traffic safety. No prior experience or degree is needed as comprehensive training and support are provided to help you build a career. The role emphasizes safety as the top priority. You will be responsible for setting up and taking down traffic control equipment, guiding traffic with a stop/slow paddle, monitoring job site activity, and communicating with your crew and supervisor. The position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions, standing or walking for 8 to 12 hours per shift, and being prepared for shifts that may change, including nights, weekends, or emergency work. You will be provided with essential safety gear, but must supply your own steel-toe safety boots.

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

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
Shifts may change based on job needs: Some nights, weekends, or emergency work may be required
You may stand or walk 8 to 12 hours per shift