Traffic Control Flagger

About the Role

Your duties include setting up and taking down cones, signs, barricades, and traffic control equipment; using a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic while monitoring site activity; following all safety rules taught in training; communicating with your crew and supervisor; keeping vehicles and equipment clean and safe; working outdoors year‑round in all weather; standing or walking 8 to 12 hours per shift; and adapting to night, weekend, or emergency shifts. You must provide your own steel‑toe, ankle‑high safety boots. • Set up and remove cones, signs, barricades, and traffic control equipment. • Direct traffic using a stop/slow paddle and monitor site activity. • Follow all safety procedures learned in training. • Keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe. • Work outdoors year‑round in all weather conditions, standing or walking 8‑12 hours per shift. • Provide your own steel‑toe, ankle‑high safety boots. • Remain alert around moving traffic and treat all individuals with respect.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸traffic control
• ▸cone setup
• ▸traffic direction
• ▸safety compliance
• ▸equipment maintenance
• ▸outdoor work

What You Bring

Qualifications include a valid driver’s license, the ability to stand, walk, lift 40–50 pounds, and work outside for long periods, willingness to work in traffic and changing weather, a flexible schedule with punctual attendance, passing a pre‑hire screening and drug test, staying alert around moving traffic, and treating coworkers, clients, and the public with respect. • Communicate effectively with crew and supervisor. • Adapt to variable shifts, including nights, weekends, or emergency assignments. • Valid driver’s license. • Ability to stand, walk, lift 40‑50 lb, and work outdoors for long periods. • Flexibility with schedule and punctual attendance. • Pass pre‑hire screening and drug test (safety‑sensitive role). • Paid training and traffic safety certification.

Requirements

• ▸driver's license
• ▸traffic certification
• ▸physical
• ▸shift flexibility
• ▸communication
• ▸punctuality

Benefits

As a Protector, you join a team at job sites; no experience or degree is required. Safety is the top priority, and you receive training, support, and a clear path to build a career. Compensation is $17.50–$18.50 per hour with overtime, pay increases in the first year, paid training and a traffic safety certificate, and benefits such as paid time off, holidays, sick leave, on‑demand pay, health insurance, a 401(k) option, an Employee Assistance Program, and referral bonuses for eligible employees. Career advancement opportunities include moving up to Senior Protector, Lead Protector, Field Supervisor, and Manager roles; any position that involves driving an AWP vehicle or being present at an AWP worksite is considered safety‑sensitive. • $17.50–$18.50 hourly wage with overtime and first‑year pay increases. • PTO, paid holidays, sick leave, and on‑demand pay. • Health insurance and 401(k) option. • Employee Assistance Program and referral bonuses. • Advancement path to Senior Protector, Lead Protector, Field Supervisor, and Manager positions.

Work Environment

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