Experienced Traffic Control Flagger at US Traffic Control LLC

Petaluma, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Traffic Control, Safety Compliance, Communication, Manual Dexterity, Physical Strength, Traffic Regulations, Team Coordination, Sign Placement, Weather Tolerance, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Overtime Willingness, Driving Skills, Flagging Experience, Radio Operation, Construction Awareness

Industry

Public Safety

Description

Description U.S. Traffic Control West is hiring traffic control flaggers! U.S. Traffic Control West was founded by roadway workers to protect roadway workers. We have 20 years of experience working roadside in multiple industries, including tree services & vegetation management, construction, utilities, and disaster response & recovery for both the public and the private sector. Tree work ingrains a special respect for traffic control, and safety is of the highest importance to a positive outcome for each roadside worker’s day. Job Summary: A flagger is responsible for safely directing the flow of vehicles around constructions sites while helping construction workers and motorists avoid any danger associated with the construction site. Requirements Responsibilities: Setup, maintain, and remove temporary work zones including warning signs, traffic cones, stop slow paddles, and rumble strips. Communicate with other flaggers using hand-held radios to direct two-way traffic onto a single lane. Use hand signals and direction signs to direct traffic around road construction sites. Inform the tree crews of any traffic issues that may affect their safety. Read and comprehend the Company's safety manual and employee handbook to comply with policies. Communicate to ensure that automobiles and pedestrians do not interfere with or pose a danger to laborers and their projects. Appropriately positioning warning and detour signs around project locations. Regular, reliable, on-site attendance. Requirements: Pass a drug screen prior to employment. Have a valid driver's license and clean driving record for a minimum of three (3) years. Be a minimum of 21 years of age. Have knowledge of state traffic regulations. Be willing to travel. Housing provided when traveling. Be willing to work overtime. Extended shifts are common with weekends as needed. Provide your own steel-toe or composite work shoes to be worn during your work shift. Physical Requirements: Physical strength and stamina. Be able to work in all weather conditions and tolerate varying climates of heat, cold, and rain. Be able to stand throughout your entire shift, hand and arm movement is required. Manual dexterity to operate two-way radios and enter information into tablet PC. Be able to lift 50 pounds at a time. Experience Requirements: Flagging: 3 years, required Certification through the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) preferred. Benefits: Health, dental and vision insurance 401K On-the-job training Paid training Paid Time Off and Holidays Professional Development Assistance The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. Such statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees are requested to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. Regular, reliable attendance is considered an essential job function.

Responsibilities

Flaggers are responsible for safely directing vehicle flow around construction sites and ensuring the safety of construction workers and motorists. They set up and maintain temporary work zones and communicate traffic conditions effectively.