Position Description: Traffic Control Flagger
Job Summary
Completes operations of assigned traffic control/safety projects setting up and taking down lane closures. Able to work in the field on traffic control and in the warehouse for various jobs and prep for jobs. Performs lane closures on state highways and other roadways. Redirect traffic for workers or survey crews. Work independently or part of a traffic control crew. Assemble, deliver, and pick up safety products from job sites. Flexible hours, early starts and late finishes based on day to day operations. All season position.
Essential Functions:
- Identify and pull accurate signs for jobs
- assembly of signage
- Complete work orders on basic set ups and take downs
- Four basic set ups--lane shift, lane closure, road closure and flagger
- Flagging traffic
- Ability to communicate with co-workers, clients and staff, professionally, efficiently and effectively.
- Understand and read basic traffic control plan
- Execute work orders by loading trucks with appropriate requirement or checking loaded trucks for requirements.
- Arrive at location and execute appropriate sign placement, cones, including to assess road conditions in a timely fashion.
- Close work order with indication of return and pick up times
Education, Experience, Skills and Ability:
- Flagging certificate, a plus.
- OSHA 10-Hour Certificate, a plus.
- Highly organized, effective communicator.
- Ability to work calmly and accurately under pressure.
- Knowledge of personal computers and software.
- Exceptionally strong eye for details.
- Can work effectively independently or as part of a team.
- Handles customer concerns and requests for information in an expeditious and professional manner.
- Communicates all relevant details of driving assignments to drivers to ensure proper execution.
- Proficient with maps and directions.
Environment and Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in heavy manual labor for extended periods of time in all seasons regardless of weather conditions.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds for long periods of time