Flagger - Newark, NJ

LAZ Parking; The Ironbound (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Paid training

Free company uniform

Health Coaching & Resources

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

LAZ Parking is seeking a dedicated Flagger to direct traffic and assist customers at parking facilities. The role involves maintaining smooth traffic flow, directing drivers safely, and delivering friendly, responsive service in an outdoor environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong customer service experience, clear English communication, and a willingness to work in varying weather conditions. This is a fast-paced position focused on safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.
• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language.
• Willingness to accept feedback and differing opinions.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timeliness.
• Demonstrates the ability to seek improvement.
• Excellent team-building and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and display a caring attitude, developing rapport with the parkers in your area.
• Assist customers in lots/garages and help direct traffic.
• Promote good customer relations by maintaining a friendly demeanor and can-do attitude.
• Work with or without supervision.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

English proficiency

Feedback openness

Urgency & timeliness

Continuous improvement

Team building

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

What's in it for you?

We are redefining parking management and having fun doing it! To support our company's culture of investing in our people, we offer employees the following perks:

• Growth Opportunities


• Paid training


• Free company uniform

The following programs are available to help support you as a LAZ employee,freeof charge.

• Health Coaching & ResourcesOne‑on‑one health coaching is available to all employees whether you choose to enroll in LAZ Benefits or not.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)you and eligible members of your household have 24/7 access to confidential counseling.


• Smoking Cessation Program

Additional Benefits

• 401(k) with Employer Match


• Medical, dental, vision - 3 plan options!

Want to hear something crazy? Cars only spend 5% of their time driving. Where do they spend the other 95%? PARKED!

LAZ Parking is one of the largest and fastest growing parking companies in the country. LAZ operates hundreds of thousands of parking spaces across the country. When it comes to parking, we're the experts!

We are also a PEOPLE FIRST company. We often say \"parking is our industry but people are our passion.\" Our mission is \"create opportunities for our employees and value for our clients\". If you're looking to join a growing company led by passionate people committed to being the best - contact us today!

The Spirit of the Position

The Flagger directs traffic and helps keep the flow of traffic moving on a specific route and/or direction. This position might also require some minimal customer interaction. Attention to detail and ability to handle a high volume of cars is preferred.

Principal Job Duties

• Greet customers and display a caring attitude, develop a rapport with the parkers in your assigned area.


• Assist customers in lots/garages and help direct traffic.


• Promote good customer relations by consistently showing a friendly demeanor, can‑do attitude, and willingness to help at all times.


• Must work with or without supervision.


• Other related duties as assigned

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Experience

• Strong customer service experience.

Skills

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively.


• Ability to speak, read, and comprehend the English language.


• Must be open to feedback, differing opinions and other points of view.


• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timeliness.


• Demonstrates the ability to seek improvement


• Excellent team‑building and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

• Willingness to work in the elements -- heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.


• Ability to lift, push and pull at least 10 pounds.


• Ability to stand, walk and run for extended periods of time.


• Ability bend, stoop, squat and lift frequently throughout a shift.


• Ability to utilize two hands to hold flag and sign while directing traffic.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties/functions.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

This Employer participates in E-Verify.