Flagger, Construction, Heavy Equipment Operator

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Paid Premiums for Medical Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Telemedicine
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions
• Sign On/Referral Bonuses

The position of a Flagger is an entry level position and assists with monitoring the flow of traffic around road construction sites.

• Uses hand signals and direction signs to direct traffic around road construction sites.
• Communicating with other flaggers using hand-held radios to direct two-way traffic onto a single lane.
• Informing the construction crew of any traffic issues that may affect their safety.
• Appropriately positioning warning and detour signs around construction sites.
• Setting up barricades and traffic cones along construction sites to cordon off certain areas.
• Removing all signs, barricades, and traffic cones upon completion of construction work.
• Recording the license plate numbers of motorists who neglect to obey traffic signs and directions.
• Informs motorists of possible detour routes.
• Directs emergency vehicles safely through construction zones as required.
• When flagging is not being performed, assists construction crew with other duties.

• High School education or equivalent preferred
• Flagging Certification preferred. Training is available.

• The ability to stand for long periods of time
• Exceptional observation skills.
• Effective communication skills – ability to understand and follow oral instructions; communicate with supervisors, co-workers and the public effectively.
• Able to comply with all safety policies and procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Able to comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel and work overtime when required.
• Must have a strong work ethic.
• Valid driver's license, required.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment and random drug screen.

• Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand for long periods of time, work at heights if required, kneel, squat, bend, push, pull, climb, stretch, see, and hear regularly while performing the essential functions of the job.
• Able to push and pull with hands and arms and move repetitively.
• Able to be alert and cognitive of multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including awareness of other employees, subcontractors, hand tools such as grinders, saws, heavy equipment such as cranes, excavators, moving machinery used in construction, and moving traffic when applicable.
• Coordination between hand, eyes, feet to guide tools, equipment and objects is required.
• Able to walk and work on uneven terrain.
• Working at heights such as ladders, scaffolds, elevated platforms, bridges, etc.
• May be driving a company vehicle and pulling a trailer, if deemed necessary by supervision.

• All work is performed outside in all types of various weather (i.e. heat, cold, wind, sun, and inclement weather, etc.).
• Exposure to all elements of nature
• Exposure to all types of terrain
• Exposure to noises of construction site
• Works in close proximity to heavy traffic

NOTE:

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

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