Traffic Control Flagger

MasTec Utility Services•Colorado Springs, CO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Traffic Control Flagger will help control movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic through construction projects by performing the duties listed below. You will be required to help perform temporary traffic control operations to maintain traffic on a roadway construction project in a manner that protects and conveys the public in an efficient manner within a specified work zone. Pay rate: $19.00 - $21.00 POSITION FOR COLORADO SPRINGS/CANYON CITY AREA

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED and be able to communicate clearly both written and verbally.
Current and valid state Drivers License.
Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
Pass initial drug screening & background check.
Maintain company standards post-employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing.
Capable of repeated physical effort including driving for many hours per day and/or several hours at a time, standing and walking for extended periods of time, walking on varying ground surfaces, frequently lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, ability to work from elevated platforms, ladders, or truck beds, and comfortable around vehicles moving through work zones.
Maintain constant awareness of surroundings on construction site including placement of machinery and equipment, other employees and construction activities.
Vision adequate to see moving vehicles, read highway construction signs, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans.
Hearing adequate to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance, conversations in person, and over the telephone.
Ability to work safely outdoors and under adverse environmental conditions which include high speed traffic areas, heavy construction equipment, fuel fumes, construction substances and all-weather conditions.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule which will include changing work schedule and overtime which may include night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Capable of working individually and as a team with other employees, communicate clearly both written and verbally.

Responsibilities

This position requires performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, company policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
Additional duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by management personnel to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Assist set-up and maintain traffic control devices, installation and service work-zone signs, and lights.
Assist in setting up and maintain assigned Maintenance of Traffic activity including and detours and lane closures.
Help load and unload equipment into and out of company trucks.
Deliver / Pick-up equipment from customer jobsites.
If approved driver, may operate a company vehicle and maintain company standards with Motor Vehicle Record.