Flagger Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Pass the Work Zone Leadership course with a score of 80% or higher.
• Maintain valid internal training certifications through Flagger Force Academy.
• Hold all Department of Transportation qualifications required for the assigned territory.
• Have a valid driver's license meeting Flagger Force motor vehicle record standards.
• Demonstrate strong verbal, written, analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Have developed leadership skills, including conflict resolution and the ability to coach and train people and teams.
• Ability to positively influence people and situations in a fast-paced environment, build trust, and support optimal outcomes.
• Ability to adapt quickly and manage time effectively.
• Ability to manage high-stress scenarios and environments.
• Proficient computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Have steel-toed boots or be able to obtain them before employment.
• Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of experience with Flagger Force and/or comparable traffic control operations.
• One or more years of experience working with state and federal traffic control guidelines, including the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Previous experience leading, coaching, or supervising field employees.
• Advanced Crew Leader knowledge or comparable traffic control leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide day-to-day leadership to assigned field personnel and oversee their work.
• Participate in hiring, performance management, corrective action, and termination decisions in accordance with company policies.
• Build relationships with direct reports through regular coaching, communication, and job site visits; conduct annual performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback and development support.
• Travel daily to job sites throughout the assigned territory to observe field operations, evaluate performance, and complete required reporting.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, State DOT representatives, and local municipalities.
• Identify client needs, service opportunities, and potential account growth, and communicate opportunities to appropriate internal partners.
• Lead pre-construction management, including client meetings, internal job lead meetings, job planning, and required communication.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for internal office staff regarding job personnel, equipment, and operational requirements.
• Meet regularly with the Field Manager to review Crew Leader and Advanced Crew Leader performance, staffing needs, operational issues, and performance metrics.
• Complete and submit timely, accurate work zone observation and operational reports.
• Partner with the Safety Department on incident investigation and follow-up as requested.
• Monitor fleet telematics and provide driver coaching and corrective follow-up as appropriate.
• Represent the organization professionally in interactions with clients, employees, municipalities, and the public.
• Submit HR requests and deliver coaching, corrective action, and discipline in accordance with company guidelines and timelines.
• Collaborate and communicate with Operations, Safety, Human Resources, and other internal departments.
• Recommend field employee promotions, development, and staffing needs to the Field Manager.
• Conduct, attend, and participate in department and operational meetings as required.
• Conduct random quarterly, post-accident, and reasonable-suspicion drug testing in accordance with company policy and applicable requirements.
• Complete the Area Supervisor Job Training Program and required continuing education and certifications.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned in support of business and operational needs.
• Uphold company values and demonstrate honesty, integrity, respect, leadership, professionalism, a positive attitude, effective communication, accuracy, efficiency, attention to detail, good attendance, care for the work environment, and initiative to learn new skills and tasks.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off
• On-site fitness facility
• Paid holidays
• Health savings account
• Company-paid long-term disability and basic life/AD&D benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition and education assistance
• Employee appreciation events
• Paid volunteer time off
• Professional development opportunities