Job Description
Position Summary
Our team is actively looking for a hardworking and observant candidate to join as a Flagger on a full-time basis.
As a Flagger, you are responsible for directing vehicles around the construction sites. You will also be responsible for placing barricades, sign boards, and traffic cones. In addition to this, you should be recording the license number of those vehicles who disobey rules.
To succeed in this job role, you should be able to stand for a long period of time with an excellent physical stamina. You should also have an outstanding ability to lead and motivate the team members as and when required.
If you think you are capable to take up these challenging job responsibilities then apply immediately. We will be eager to meet you.
Duties/Responsibilities
• Maintaining the flow of traffic around the construction sites.
• Closing the lanes in case of emergency and maintenance work.
• Directing the vehicles as and when required.
• Setting up traffic cones, and signs around the site.
• Answering questions about the detours.
• Contacting team members about the traffic concerns if any.
• Removing the barricades, traffic cones, and sign boards after completion of work.
• Maintaining records of vehicles who disobey traffic signs and signals.
• Informing the Construction Workers regarding any traffic issues.
• Communicating efficiently with the other Flaggers via hand held devices.
• Reporting to the Site Supervisor and Law Enforcement Officers.
• Using hand signals and signs to direct the traffic.
• Adhering to all the rules and regulations of the company.
Duties/Responsibilities Cont.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED.
• Work experience as a Flagger or a similar position in the construction industry.
• A professional certification in the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) will be an advantage.
• A driver's license is mandatory.
• Knowledge of safety and traffic control devices.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability the showcase physical fitness.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of traffic rules.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Proficiency in non-verbal communication such as hand signals, signs, and others.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• A close eye for details.
Competencies
Attentive Listening
Dependability
Job Knowledge
Teamwork
Travel
Supervisory Responsibility
Physical Demands
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. The positionlifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and performs strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands). The position requires the ability toquickly move arms and legs. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position which will typically involve 40+ hours a week
AAP/EEO Statement
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or status as a veteran, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, with respect to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other terms and condition of employment.
Compensation and Hours
Salary Range: Not Available DOE (Depends on Experience) Benefits Provided: Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available Full or Part Time: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Job Duration: Over 150 Days Type of Job: Regular
Shift: Not Applicable
Hours per Week:
Hours Not Specified
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