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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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 willing to travel.
- 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.
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid training
- Paid holidays