Traffic Control Flagger​/Laborer

Texas Materials, a CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety‑first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well‑being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

The employee will be responsible for various flagging duties on construction and/or paving projects, properly directing traffic in construction work zones in order to protect employees as well as property.

• Maintain traffic controls in all assigned work zones. Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager or Human Resources Manager.
• Understand general workflow patterns in work zones and ensure proper protocol and traffic requirements are followed and discussed with foreman/supervisor.
• Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices.
• Direct movement of traffic through site using sign, hand and flag signals.
• Inform construction workers when approaching vehicles fail to heed signals to prevent accidents and injury to workers.
• Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
• Record license number of traffic control violators for police.
• Follow direction of foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite.
• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate equipment and PPE for the task.
• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and the environment.
• Be kind and courteous to the traveling public, pedestrians, and co‑workers.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform general laborer duties when necessary.
• Dig, spread and level construction materials.

• Education/
  
  Experience:
  
  High school diploma or GED preferred. Previous related experience in the construction field.
• Knowledge/Skill Requirements:
  Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency; work independently and complete daily activities according to the work schedule; knowledge and/or previous related experience in work/construction zones; previous knowledge of heavy equipment preferred but not required.
• Work Requirements:
  Must be 18 years of age or older; must pass pre‑employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check; strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook; willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required; must be willing to travel and work away from home when required;
  
  must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary; individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and/or MSHA; compliance with all OSHA and/or MSHA regulations.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, bend, and reach with hand and arms above shoulders.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to exert up to 10‑20 lbs. constantly to move objects, 25‑50 lbs. of force frequently, and 50‑100 lbs. of force occasionally.

• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock or burn.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be moderate to loud.

• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
• Competitive base pay.
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. 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.