Traffic Control Flagger
About the role
As a Traffic Safety Protector, you work with a team at job sites to ensure safety and traffic control. No prior experience or degree is required as comprehensive training is provided. Your primary duties include setting up cones, signs, and barricades, using stop/slow paddles to guide traffic, and maintaining safety standards. You will communicate with your crew and supervisor, help keep equipment clean and safe, and work outdoors in all weather conditions. Flexibility in shifts is necessary, with some nights, weekends, or emergency work possible. The role involves standing or walking for extended periods and lifting 40–50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Setting up cones, signs, and barricades
- Using stop/slow paddles to guide traffic
- Maintaining safety standards
- Communicating with crew and supervisor
- Keeping equipment clean and safe
- Working outdoors in all weather conditions
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license
- Pass pre-hire screening, including drug tests
Skills
- Ability to work outdoors and in traffic for long periods
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions
- Flexibility and punctuality
- Alertness around moving traffic and adherence to safety rules
- Respectful behavior towards coworkers, clients, and the public
Benefits
- Paid training and safety certification
- Eligible for benefits such as on-demand pay, PTO, and referral bonuses
- Promotion opportunities to senior, lead, field supervisor, or managerial roles
- Safety gear is provided; you must bring steel-toe boots
- This role promotes an inclusive environment, encouraging applicants from diverse backgrounds
Pay
Competitive hourly pay with overtime and potential increases
Schedule
Flexibility in shifts is necessary, with some nights, weekends, or emergency work possible.