Flagger

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Flagger

Job Description

The Flagger plays a critical role in maintaining safety around active construction and paving sites by directing the flow of vehicles and pedestrians. This position helps construction crews and motorists avoid hazards associated with roadwork while supporting the setup and maintenance of safe, compliant traffic control zones.

Responsibilities

• Set up temporary work zones, including placing warning signs, traffic cones, stop/slow paddles, and rumble strips according to safety and traffic control standards.
• Maintain traffic control setups throughout the workday, adjusting signs and devices as needed to respond to changing site conditions.
• Remove all temporary work zone equipment at the end of each project or shift, ensuring the roadway returns to normal operation safely.
• Guide vehicle traffic safely through and around construction and paving areas, using clear hand signals and stop/slow paddles.
• Direct pedestrians safely through or around the work area, ensuring they avoid active construction zones and potential hazards.
• Communicate effectively with construction crews to coordinate traffic flow and ensure work activities and traffic movements remain aligned.
• Monitor traffic and site conditions continuously and report any unsafe situations or incidents immediately.
• Support general construction activities related to concrete and paving work as needed, while maintaining focus on traffic safety.

Essential Skills

• Valid Flagger Certification, with the ability to perform traffic control duties in compliance with applicable standards.
• Experience in traffic control or traffic management in construction or paving environments.
• Ability to safely use and manage traffic control devices such as warning signs, traffic cones, stop/slow paddles, and rumble strips.
• Strong situational awareness and attention to detail when working around moving vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Clear communication skills to direct motorists, pedestrians, and coordinate with construction crews.
• Ability to work reliably in outdoor environments for extended periods.
• Willingness and ability to travel to job sites within approximately a 30–40 mile radius of the Villa Rica area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting construction, concrete, or paving projects.
• Familiarity with best practices in work zone safety and traffic management.
• Ability to remain calm and professional while directing traffic in high-stress or high-volume situations.
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to support different crews and projects as needed.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned organization that invests in growth and long-term stability, including a newly opened, modern facility in the Villa Rica area. The company is committed to expanding its presence across the state of Georgia and plans to significantly increase the number of field teams, creating opportunities for ongoing work and future advancement. You will be part of a close-knit, supportive environment that values safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Work Environment

This role is primarily outdoors on active paving and construction sites within approximately a 30–40 mile radius of the Villa Rica area. You will work around heavy equipment, moving vehicles, and varying weather conditions, requiring consistent attention to safety and awareness of your surroundings. Work involves standing for long periods, handling traffic control devices, and moving between different job sites as projects require.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Villa Rica, GA.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Villa Rica,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.