Traffic Control Technician

US Traffic Control LLC•Atlanta, GA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

A Flagger is responsible for safely directing the flow of vehicles around construction sites while helping construction workers and motorists avoid any danger associated with the construction site. This position starts at $23.00 per hour.

Requirements

Pass a drug screen and background check prior to employment.
Pass a Fit-For-Duty physical exam.
Have a valid driver's license and provide a driving record.
Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
Be a Georgia resident and willing to travel regularly throughout the state. Paid hotels when necessary.
Be willing to work 8 or 10 hour shifts, weekends if necessary.
Have reliable communication to receive work schedule.
Provide your own steel-toe or composite work shoes to be worn during your work shift.
Possess a current TCT (Traffic Control Technician) or TCS (Traffic Control Supervisor) certification, and it must be listed on your resume.

Nice To Haves

A professional certification in the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) preferred.

Responsibilities

Setup, maintain, and remove temporary work zones including warning signs, traffic cones, stop/slow paddles, and rumble strips.
Guide traffic & pedestrians safely through and around the work area.
Read and comprehend US Traffic Control’s safety manual and employee handbook to comply with policies.
Communicate to ensure that automobiles and pedestrians do not interfere with or pose a danger to laborers and their projects.
Communicate with other flaggers using hand-held radios to direct two-way traffic onto a single lane.
Make decisions on whether to allow cars onto a single lane based on observed traffic flow.
Inform the construction crew of any traffic issues that may affect their safety.
Other job duties as assigned.