Traffic Control Flagger

FlaggerA 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.Responsibilities: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.Other job duties as assigned.Requirements:You MUST: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. Paid housing & per diem on special cases.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.Experience:A professional certification in the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) preferred.Physical Requirements:Physical strength and stamina.Be able to work in all weather conditions and tolerate varying climates of heat, cold, and rain.Be able to stand throughout your entire shift, hand and arm movement is required.Manual dexterity to operate two-way radios and enter information into tablet PC.Be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.Benefits:Health, dental and vision insuranceOn-the-job trainingPaid trainingUS Traffic Control, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.