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Company Description

Washington Traffic Control, an AWP company, is North America’s leading traffic control specialist. Our team of 6,500 professionals helps secure 2,000 work zones every day – ensuring customer crews, drivers, and our own teams get home safely. We protect those who operate, maintain, and upgrade infrastructure in the energy, broadband, and transportation sectors and provide traffic control for major events like the Boston Marathon.

Since our founding in 1981, we have served customers through the talent of extraordinary team members committed to customer focus, growth, valuing each other, safety and quality, and a sense of urgency.

Job Description

We are looking to hire a Washington State Certified dedicated, observant Flagger to monitor, control and direct the flow of traffic around road construction sites using sign, hand, and flag signals. The Flagger’s responsibilities include informing motorists of possible detour routes, understand, and apply safe traffic control practices and when necessary be able to direct emergency vehicles safely through construction zones as required.

To be successful as a Flagger, you should have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team as safety is our highest priority. A great Flagger should demonstrate excellent knowledge of state traffic regulations as well as have exceptional observation skills.

Flagger Responsibilities:

  • Using hand signals, paddle, and direction signs to direct traffic around road construction sites.
  • Communicate with other flaggers using hand-held radios to direct two-way radio traffic onto a single lane.
  • Inform the construction crew of any traffic issues that may affect their safety.
  • Appropriately positioning warning and detour signs around construction sites.
  • Setting up advanced warning signs, barricades, and traffic cones along construction sites to cordon off work zones.
  • Assist in removing all signs, barricades, and traffic cones upon completion of construction work.
  • Assisting the construction crew in the removal of debris and hazardous materials.
  • Attend regularly scheduled safety team meeting prior to work.

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Have or willing to obtain a Washington State Traffic Control Flagger certification
  • Have a valid driver’s license
  • Ability to stand for extended periods of time
  • Ability to lift and carry 10lbs (30lbs on occasion)
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team and to work in harsh weather conditions

Additional Information

Pay Rate: Starts at $19.00- $24.00 ( Medical / Dental /Vision Plans) 401K Plan

Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 6PM (must be available for overtime if necessary)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

AWP considers any position that requires the individual to drive an AWP vehicle and/or be present at an AWP worksite for any reason a safety sensitive position.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.