Crew Member/Traffic Control Flagger

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Starting Pay: $18.50 per hour Paid Training | Full-Time Benefits | Advancement Opportunities Nashville and surrounding Middle Tennessee

Middle Tennessee Traffic Management is hiring dependable, safety-focused individuals to join our traffic-control team. No previous flagging experience is required—we provide paid training and the certification needed to get started.

This is an active outdoor position for people who take pride in protecting work crews, motorists, and the public.

Why Join MTTM?

· Starting pay of $18.50 per hour

· Paid in-house and ATSSA flagger training

· Benefits available to eligible full-time employees

· Performance reviews every six months with opportunities for pay increases

· Opportunities for promotion as positions become available

· $500 employee referral bonus for qualifying referrals

· Full-time and part-time opportunities

· Training and experience that can lead to greater responsibility

What You’ll Do

· Direct motorists safely through construction and utility work zones

· Set up and remove signs, cones, barricades, and other traffic-control equipment

· Maintain a safe, organized, and professional work zone

· Communicate with crew leaders and team members using a two-way radio

· Assist with work-zone setup and breakdown

· Inspect the work area and collect equipment after assignments

· Complete required job documentation accurately

· Follow all safety rules, traffic-control plans, and company procedures

What We’re Looking For

· Dependable attendance and reliable transportation

· Strong commitment to safety

· Ability to follow instructions and communicate clearly

· Professional and respectful behavior toward coworkers, customers, and motorists

· Ability to work independently after completing training

· Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some early mornings, nights, and weekends

· Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions

· Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds

· Ability to work safely near moving traffic and construction equipment

Previous traffic-control or flagging experience is helpful but not required.

Training

All new crew members must successfully complete MTTM’s paid in-house training and the required ATSSA Flagger Safety Course before working traffic-control assignments.

Schedule

Full-time and part-time positions are available. 

Work schedules and locations vary based on customer needs and project assignments. 

Some assignments may include early mornings, nights, weekends, or extended shifts.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you are dependable, ready to learn, and serious about workplace safety, apply today to begin your career with Middle Tennessee Traffic Management.

Middle Tennessee Traffic Management is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

A Crew Member performs traffic control and flagging activities as needed; follows safety rules and regulations in all work zone and flagging sites, including placing signs, barricades, traffic cones, and other warning devices; duties may vary according to job assignment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs motorists by flagging them away from worker activities, moving equipment, and oncoming traffic.
• Set-up signs, cones, etc. around work areas to divert traffic.
• Maintains worksite equipment use. 
• Makes sure traveling public is always safe.
• Coordinates with crew leads on daily work plans/locations.
• Works with crew leads or officers to ensure job tickets are accurately completed.
• Coordinates with officers on maintaining work zone.
• Relays information to officers/crew leads regarding team issues.
• Completes final walkthrough to ensure worksite equipment is collected.
• Complete daily paperwork accurately and timely.
• Works with officers for additional equipment or staff as needed.
• Assists with setup and breakdown of worksite.
• Maintains visibility outside of vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have ability to follow all safety rules and regulations and wear proper safety equipment.
• Without supervision must be able to set up and perform a flagger position at job sites based on site plan and or manager/contractor directions.
• Ability to adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule – weekends required at some locations.
• Ability to operate a 2-way radio.
• Ability to provide the highest level of customer service to all customers.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrates a strong commitment to safety.

HOURS

• Full Availability Scheduling

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires standing for prolonged periods of time, up to 8 – 12 hours a day
• Requires lifting up 50lbs
• Requires using hands to handle, control or lift objects
• Requires reaching with hands and arms for up to 14 hours a day
• Requires being outside and exposed to environmental conditions
• Requires being in traffic and construction environment
• Requires repetitive movement
• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, moving equipment, machinery parts, moving traffic, fumes and airborne particles.
• Exposure to reasonable noise levels
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Employee will follow all Environmental Health and Safety rules that are set forth by the company.

COMMENTS:

This job description is an outline of the major recurring responsibilities of the job. It is not intended to be all-inclusive of the work to be performed. Other related job objectives, special assignments and less significant responsibilities will be performed by the incumbent(s).

  EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• Work experience as a flagger preferred.
• Must have completed and passed a in house training and ATSSA Flagger Safety Course before working on any traffic control details.
• Excellent attendance, dependable transportation, and good work ethic required.