Traffic Control Flagger

Evolving Solution Services; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Evolving Solution Services is seeking a Traffic Flaggers in the Metro Atlanta area. You will be responsible for ensuring correct signage at lane closures and maintaining traffic flow with appropriate devices.

The role requires outdoor work in all weather, high visibility clothing, and adherence to safety practices to protect the public and on-site personnel. Daily duties include flagging, device installation, and site setup.

Qualifications

• ATSSA Flagger certificate or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to understand work directions and communicate effectively with visitors, contractors, and fellow flaggers.

Responsibilities

• Performs traffic control and flagging activities as needed.
• Operates pickup truck (not requiring a CDL).
• Controls traffic in work zones on public roads.
• Employs traffic control devices to divert pedestrians and drivers; monitors road repairs for safety.
• Installs and removes traffic control devices (cones, signs, barricades).
• Drives customer service initiatives by creating and owning the patient experience.
• Ensures safety of the public and co-workers by following safety procedures and responds to emergencies.
• Works outdoors in all weather wearing high visibility clothing and safety equipment.
• Sets up and breaks down lane closures and other sites as needed.

Skills

ATSSA Flagger certificate

Team oriented

Effective communication

Tools

Traffic control devices

Job description

This position is located in the Metro Atlanta area with specific job sites changing daily. Traffic Flaggers will be responsible for making sure the correct signage is out at every lane closure / site and that devices are being use to maintain traffic flow In a safe and effective manner. This position will provide a strong flagger presence on site by wearing high visibility clothing and using the correct traffic control equipment.

KEY DUTIES

• Performs traffic control and flagging activities as needed
• Operates pickuptruck(not requiring a commercial driver-s license), and miscellaneous hand
• Controlling traffic in work zones on public roads
• Your responsibilities are to employ traffic control devices to divert pedestrians and drivers,monitorthe repair of roads to ensure safety.
• Installing and removing traffic control devices (cones, signs, barricades,etc)
• Drives customer service initiatives by creating and owning the patient experience
• Acting with responsibility for the safety of the public and co-workers by following established safety practices/procedures and responding quicklyin the event ofan emergency
• Working outdoors in all kinds of weather, wearing high visibility clothing andappropriate safetyequipment
• Set up and break down lane closures and other sites as needed

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to work in a team environment andassistco-workers and/or supervisors with other duties asrequired
• ATSSA Flagger certificate or equivalent highly preferred
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with visitors, contractors, and fellow flaggers

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Traffic Control Flagger to effectively perform the essential functions of this job.

• Constant physical effort, including standing, isrequiredduring a regular work shift of at least ten hours per shift.
• Flaggermust be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch asrequiredto perform Key Duties.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Manual dexterity to hand-carry battery packs, other powertoolsand hand tools.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Traffic Control Flagger encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Workenvironment periodically exposes the employees tohigh levelsof noise that is typically associated with a construction project.
• Traffic Control job sitesare regularlylocatednear heavy equipment and moving machinery.