APAC - Flagger​/Traffic Control - Hutchinson, KS

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APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, is a multi-million dollar heavy highway contractor that was established in 1874, and has multiple asphalt plants, ready mix plants, rock quarries and sand operations in Kansas. Shears is diversified with public, private and commercial work including paving, utility, dirt‑grading and concrete flat work. Our valued employees produce quality work and products in a competitive market with safety first at all times.

If you are seeking a rewarding career with challenging work, a variety of responsibilities, potential for advancement and looking for benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel, come join our team.

• Competitive pay of $18/hr. and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Ongoing training and development programs to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Supportive, inclusive company culture that values teamwork and individual contributions.
• Opportunities for advancement within CRH's nationwide network of companies.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs to support your overall well‑being.

As a Flagger / Traffic Control Specialist, you will play a vital role in ensuring safe and efficient work zones for our crews and the public. You'll work alongside a supportive team where safety always comes first. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are motivated to make a difference, we invite you to become part of our CRH family.

• Direct and control traffic in and around construction sites, ensuring safety for workers, motorists, and pedestrians.
• Set up, maintain, and remove traffic control devices and signage according to established safety standards.
• Operate communication and signaling equipment to coordinate movement and relay information among team members.
• Monitor work zones for potential hazards and proactively report safety concerns to supervisors.
• Collaborate with crew members and supervisors to support project goals and maintain a positive work environment.
• Participate in regular safety training and adhere to all company and regulatory guidelines.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in construction, traffic control, or public safety is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Traffic Control Certification preferred (training available upon hire).

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

APAC-Kansas, Inc., Shears Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affir­mative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.