Certified Traffic Control Flagger

First Star Safety, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Safety incentive program

Training and certification support

Job summary

First Star Safety, LLC is seeking dependable Traffic Control Flaggers to join our field operations in Cincinnati, OH and surrounding areas. This hands-on outdoor role supports roadway construction projects and helps keep workers, motorists, and pedestrians safe.

Flagger certification is required; prior roadway construction or traffic control experience is preferred. We offer flexible schedules, including early mornings, nights, and weekends, with compensation based on applicable wage rates and

Qualifications

• Valid Flagger Certification required.
• Previous roadway construction or traffic control experience preferred.
• Knowledge of work zone safety practices and traffic control procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and remain alert in active traffic environments.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform physical duties, including lifting and moving traffic control equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic through active construction zones using approved flagging procedures.
• Communicate clearly with motorists, equipment operators, and other crew members.
• Set up, maintain, and remove temporary traffic control devices, including cones, signs, and barricades.
• Follow applicable traffic control plans, safety procedures, and MUTCD requirements.
• Monitor changing roadway and jobsite conditions and promptly report safety concerns.
• Assist with general traffic control operations and other field duties as assigned.
• Maintain reliable attendance and report to assigned jobsites on time.

Skills

Flagger certification

Communication skills

Safety minded

Outdoor stamina

Physical endurance

Job description

Traffic Control Flagger

First Star Safety, LLC | Cincinnati, OH & Surrounding Areas

Position Type: Field-Based | Seasonal / As Needed
Schedule: Variable, including early mornings, nights, and weekends as projects require
Compensation: Based on applicable wage rates, qualifications, and project assignments

About First Star Safety

First Star Safety is a traffic control and pavement marking contractor serving Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. We're looking for dependable, safety-minded individuals to join our field operations team as Traffic Control Flaggers.

This is a hands-on, outdoor position supporting roadway construction projects and helping keep workers, motorists, and pedestrians safe.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic through active construction zones using approved flagging procedures.
• Communicate clearly with motorists, equipment operators, and other crew members.
• Set up, maintain, and remove temporary traffic control devices, including cones, signs, and barricades.
• Follow applicable traffic control plans, safety procedures, and MUTCD requirements.
• Monitor changing roadway and jobsite conditions and promptly report safety concerns.
• Assist with general traffic control operations and other field duties as assigned.
• Maintain reliable attendance and report to assigned jobsites on time.

Qualifications

• Valid Flagger Certification required.
• Previous roadway construction or traffic control experience preferred.
• Knowledge of work zone safety practices and traffic control procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions, communicate effectively, and remain alert in active traffic environments.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform physical duties, including lifting and moving traffic control equipment.

What We Offer

• Competitive wages based on applicable project and union requirements.
• Opportunities for overtime and prevailing-wage assignments.
• Additional compensation opportunities through our certification and safety incentive program.
• Opportunities to develop additional skills and certifications.
• A team-focused environment where safety is a priority.

First Star Safety, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics.