Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 24,314 - 26,863; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On demand pay availability

Paid training and traffic safety certificate

Referral bonuses

Job summary

AWP Safety is looking for Protectors in Akron, Ohio. As a Protector, you'll manage traffic control at job sites, focusing on safety while working outdoors in various weather conditions.

No experience is required, and training will be provided. Pay ranges from $17.65 to $19.50 per hour, with opportunities for overtime and pay increases in the first year.

This is a safety-sensitive role and requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to lift 40–50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work outside for long periods.
• Stay alert around moving traffic and follow all safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Set up cones, signs, and barricades and take down traffic control equipment.
• Use a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic and watch job site activity.
• Communicate with crew and supervisor to ensure safety.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Ability to lift 40–50 pounds

Willingness to work in traffic and changing weather

Flexibility with schedule

Job description

Job Description

As a Protector, you work with a team at job sites. No experience or degree is needed. Safety comes first—always. We train you. We support you. We help you build a career.

Responsibilities

• Setting up cones, signs, and barricades and taking traffic control equipment down
• Using a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic, watching traffic and job site activity
• Following all safety rules taught in training
• Communicating with your crew and supervisor
• Helping keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe
• Working outside all year, in all weather
• Shifts may change based on job needs: Some nights, weekends, or emergency work may be required
• You may stand or walk 8 to 12 hours per shift
• We give you a hard hat, safety goggles, a safety vest, safety whistle, walkie talkie, and cold/hot weather gear: you bring your own steel toe safety boots that go above the ankle.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Able to stand, walk, and work outside for long periods
• Able to lift 40–50 pounds
• Willing to work in traffic and changing weather
• Flexible schedule; show up on time, every shift
• Must pass pre‑hire screening, including a drug test (this is a safety sensitive job)
• Stay alert around moving traffic and follow all safety rules all the time
• Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect

Pay

• $17.65–$19.50 per hour
• Overtime available
• Pay increases in your first year
• Paid training and a traffic safety certificate

Benefits for eligible employees

• On demand pay availability
• Details of PTO and benefits will be provided by the Union
• Referral bonuses

Promotion Opportunities

• Senior Protector
• Lead Protector
• Field Supervisor
• Manager roles

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.