MOWER​/FLAGGER

The Highway Department is seeking a Flagger to warn construction workers when approaching vehicles fail to heed signals, preventing accidents and injuries. Additionally, Flaggers are responsible for public safety and stand in position at construction work sites to watch for road traffic, protecting equipment and employees.

Key responsibilities include:

• Warns construction workers when approaching vehicle fails to heed signals to prevent accident and injury to workers
• Informs drivers of detour routes through construction sites
• Stand in position at construction work site and watch for road traffic to protect equipment and employees
• Ensure that proper safety equipment is worn at all times at the job sites
• Control signaling devices and apparatus to safely direct traffic
• Ability to receive and communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly and courteously
• Ability to recognize dangerous traffic situations and warn workers in sufficient time to avoid injury
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Possess a High School Diploma or a GED Certificate and a valid Ohio Driver’s License with a safe driving record.

Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work of this class.

Additional Qualifications:

Ability to move and maneuver quickly to avoid danger from errant vehicles; must have some manual labor experience; must be able to stand for extended periods of time and in a variety of weather conditions; must be able to receive, understand, and communicate specific instructions; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the general public.

Compensation:

Salary: $18/hr

Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.