Certified Traffic Controller
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Job Description
Job Description
Certified Traffic Control Flagger
HireQuest Direct | Tacoma, WA
Looking for Steady Outdoor Work?
HireQuest Direct is hiring dependable, safety-focused Traffic Control Flaggers to support road construction, utility projects, and commercial work sites throughout Tacoma and the surrounding South Sound area.
Whether you're an experienced flagger or looking to start a new career, we want to hear from you. If certification is needed, we'll help guide you through the process.
Why Join HireQuest Direct?
- Immediate work opportunities
- Competitive hourly pay
- Daily pay available
- Full-time and part-time assignments
- Overtime opportunities
- Temporary, temp-to-hire, and long-term positions
- Opportunity to work with leading construction and utility contractors
- Build valuable experience in traffic control and roadway safety
What You'll Do
As a Traffic Control Flagger, you'll play an essential role in keeping workers, motorists, and pedestrians safe around active work zones.
Responsibilities include:
- Directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic safely through construction zones
- Using stop/slow paddles, flags, hand signals, and other traffic control devices
- Setting up, monitoring, and removing traffic control equipment, including signs, cones, and barricades
- Communicating with crew members to maintain safe traffic flow
- Remaining alert to changing traffic patterns and job site conditions
- Following all state, local, and company safety regulations
What We're Looking For
We're looking for individuals who are:
- Reliable and dependable
- Safety-minded and attentive to detail
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions
- Able to communicate clearly with coworkers and the public
- Able to remain standing and focused for extended periods
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid Washington State Traffic Control/Flagger Certification preferred (or willingness to obtain certification)
- Reliable transportation to and from job sites
- Previous flagging, construction, road work, or traffic control experience is a plus, but not required
Physical Requirements
- Lift and carry up to 40 pounds
- Stand and walk for extended periods
- Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Maintain focus in active construction and traffic environments
Start Working Today!
If you're dependable, safety-conscious, and ready to work, we'd love to meet you.
HireQuest Direct – Tacoma
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Equal Opportunity Employer
HireQuest Direct is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all applicants and employees.
Vacancy posted a month ago
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