Protector - Union (Template)

About the Role

The role involves setting up and removing cones, signs, and barricades, directing traffic with a stop/slow paddle, and maintaining clear communication with crew and supervisors. You will also keep vehicles and equipment clean, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and be ready for flexible shifts that may include nights, weekends, or emergency calls. • Set up and take down cones, signs, barricades, and traffic control equipment. • Direct vehicle flow using a stop/slow paddle while monitoring site activity. • Follow all safety protocols taught during training. • Maintain cleanliness of vehicles and equipment. • Work outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions. • Be prepared for flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and emergency calls. • Arrive on time for every shift and stay alert around moving traffic. • Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cone setup
• ▸traffic control
• ▸vehicle direction
• ▸equipment clean
• ▸safety protocols
• ▸shift flexibility

What You Bring

A valid driver’s license, the ability to stand, walk, and lift 40–50 lb for 8–12 hours, and a willingness to work in traffic and changing weather are required. Candidates must pass a drug test and pre‑hire screening, demonstrate punctuality, and treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect. • Communicate effectively with crew members and supervisors. • Stand or walk 8–12 hours per shift and lift 40–50 lb. • Hold a valid driver’s license and pass a pre‑hire drug screening. • Advance to Senior Protector, Lead Protector, Field Supervisor, or Manager roles.

Requirements

• ▸driver’s license
• ▸drug screening
• ▸communication
• ▸physical stamina
• ▸punctuality

Benefits

As a Protector, you join a crew on job sites where safety is the top priority. No prior experience or degree is required because AWP provides paid training, equipment, and ongoing support to help you build a long‑term career in the field. Compensation ranges from $17.65 to $19.50 per hour with overtime, pay increases during the first year, and paid training that includes a traffic safety certificate. Eligible employees receive on‑demand pay, PTO, referral bonuses, and union‑provided benefits, and there are clear promotion paths to Senior Protector, Lead Protector, Field Supervisor, and Manager roles. • Receive $17.65–$19.50 hourly wage with overtime and first‑year pay increases. • Obtain paid training and a traffic safety certification. • Access on‑demand pay, PTO, referral bonuses, and union‑provided benefits.

Work Environment

Field