Traffic Control Flagger

Company Description

Unlock Your Career Potential in Traffic Safety with AWP Safety – America’s Leading Traffic Management Company!

Job Description

As a Protector, you work with a team at job sites. No experience or degree is needed. Safety comes first—always. We train you. We support you. We help you build a career. 

Your daily work includes: 

• Setting up cones, signs, and barricades and taking traffic control equipment down 

• Using a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic, watching traffic and job site activity 

• Following all safety rules taught in training 

• Communicating with your crew and supervisor 

• Helping keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe 

• Working outside all year, in all weather 

• Shifts may change based on job needs: Some nights, weekends, or emergency work may be required 

• You may stand or walk 8 to 12 hours per shift 

• We give you a hard hat, safety goggles, a safety vest, safety whistle, walkie talkie, and cold/hot weather gear: you bring your own steel toe safety boots that go above the ankle. 

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license 

• Able to stand, walk, and work outside for long periods 

• Able to lift 40–50 pounds 

• Willing to work in traffic and changing weather 

• Flexible schedule; Show up on time, every shift 

• Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test (this is a safety sensitive job) 

• Stay alert around moving traffic and follow all safety rules all the time 

• Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect 

Additional Information

Pay: 

• Pay: $19.50–$20.25 per hour  
• Overtime available 
• Pay increases in your first year 
• Paid training and a traffic safety certificate 

Benefits for eligible employees include:  

• Paid Time Off and paid holidays 
• Paid sick time (where required) 
• On demand pay availability 
• Health insurance 
• 401(k) option 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Referral bonuses

Promotion Opportunities:

• Senior Protector 
• Lead Protector 
• Field Supervisor 
• Manager roles