Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety • Warren, OH

24d • $18 - $20

About The Position

As a Protector, you work with a team at job sites to help manage traffic safely. No experience or degree is needed; training and support are provided. The work includes setting up and taking down traffic-control equipment, directing traffic, following safety rules, communicating with the crew and supervisor, and helping keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe. The position involves working outside year-round in all weather. Shifts may change based on job needs, and some nights, weekends, or emergency work may be required. Employees may stand or walk for 8 to 12 hours per shift. AWP Safety provides a hard hat, safety goggles, safety vest, safety whistle, walkie-talkie, and hot- and cold-weather gear; employees must provide their own above-the-ankle steel-toe safety boots. Pay is $18.36–$20.07 per hour, with overtime available and pay increases during the first year. Paid training and a traffic safety certificate are provided. Benefits are available to eligible employees, with PTO and benefit details provided by the Union.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work outside for long periods.
• Ability to lift 40–50 pounds.
• Willingness to work in traffic and changing weather.
• Flexible schedule and punctuality for every shift.
• Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test; this is a safety-sensitive job.
• Ability to stay alert around moving traffic and follow safety rules at all times.
• Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect.
• Must provide above-the-ankle steel-toe safety boots.

Responsibilities

• Set up cones, signs, and barricades, and take down traffic-control equipment.
• Use a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic and monitor traffic and job-site activity.
• Follow all safety rules taught in training.
• Communicate with the crew and supervisor.
• Help keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe.

Benefits

• Overtime available.
• Pay increases in the first year.
• Paid training and a traffic safety certificate.
• On-demand pay availability for eligible employees.
• PTO and other benefits for eligible employees; details provided by the Union.
• Referral bonuses.
• Promotion opportunities to Senior Protector, Lead Protector, Field Supervisor, and Manager roles.

What This Job Offers

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