Flagger​/Laborer

Job

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.
• Responsible for understanding general work flow patterns in work zones and ensuring 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 vehicle fails to heed signals to prevent accident 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 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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform and / or learn to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.
• Previous related experience in the construction field is preferred.
• Work Requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the nature of working environment.
• Must pass a drug screen, physical and criminal background check.
• Must display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Report to the assigned job site in uniform and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and /or MSHA. PPE that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is:
  Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers and/or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Must have the ability to work without close supervision.

• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule.
• Knowledge and/or previous related experience in work/construction zones.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Required to stand for long periods of time, repetitively hold signs and/or flags, repeated use and raise arms to chest height to direct traffic.
• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move any where up to 50 lbs.

• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or 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 loud, but is typically moderate.

• 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

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