Traffic Control Flagger

US Traffic Control LLC • Matthews, NC

4d • $18 - $24

About The Position

A Flagger safely directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic around construction sites, helping protect construction workers and motorists from hazards associated with the work area. The role involves setting up and maintaining temporary traffic-control zones, coordinating traffic flow, and communicating with other flaggers and construction crews. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather conditions and being able to stand throughout the shift. Work schedules may include 8- or 10-hour shifts and weekends as needed.

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 of age.
• Be willing to travel; paid housing and per diem may be provided in special cases.
• Be willing to work 8- or 10-hour shifts and weekends if necessary.
• Have reliable communication to receive the work schedule.
• Provide steel-toe or composite work shoes to wear during shifts.
• Have the physical strength and stamina required for the role.
• 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).

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 hand-held radios to communicate 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 duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid training
• Paid housing and per diem in special cases

What This Job Offers

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