TRAFFIC CONTROL FLAGGER

Diamond D Industries Company; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading women-owned construction firm in Baton Rouge is seeking a Traffic Control Flagger to manage traffic flow around construction sites. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma, OSHA 10 certification, and knowledge of safety and traffic control devices. Responsibilities include directing traffic, setting up signs, and ensuring public safety. The role requires physical fitness and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper flagging signals, procedures, and standard practices.
• Ability to understand and communicate information.
• Successful candidates must complete a drug screening and background check prior to employment.
• Ability to obtain ATSSA Traffic Control Flagger Certification.
• Knowledge of flagging signals and standard work zone practices.
• Ability to understand and communicate information.
• Knowledge of safety and traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of traffic rules.
• Proficiency in non-verbal communication such as hand signals and signs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of transportation principles.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Successful candidates must complete a drug screening and background check prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the flow of traffic around construction sites.
• Direct traffic using stop-slow signs and control devices.
• Set up traffic cones and signs around the site.
• Give and receive radio updates to coordinate with others.
• Using hand signals to direct traffic flow.
• Answering questions about the detours.
• Give and receive radio updates to coordinate with other road traffic personnel, construction workers and emergency response teams.
• Complete site checks and monitor traffic behavior and flow to ensure public safety.
• Take instructions from crew leaders, foreman, managers, inspectors, auditors or officials.
• Removing the barricades, traffic cones and sign boards after completion of work.
• Any additional tasks or projects assigned by their supervisor.

Skills

Knowledge of flagging signals

Ability to communicate information

Physical fitness

Knowledge of safety and traffic control devices

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Education

High School diploma or GED

OSHA 10 certification

Job description

Company Overview

Diamond D Industries, LLC is the nation’s leading women-owned heavy construction specialist. Based in South Louisiana, DDI offers clearing, access, site preparation, logistics, and storm response services throughout North America.

Traffic Control Flagger

The Traffic Control Flagger is to ensure that pedestrians and automobiles do not interfere with a construction project. Must demonstrate knowledge of applying and identifying standard work zone flagger control references.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining the flow of traffic around the construction sites.
• Direct traffic using a stop-slow sign and other control devices.
• Closing the lanes in case of maintenance and emergency work.
• Setting up traffic cones and signs around the site.
• Using hand signals to direct traffic flow.
• Answering questions about the detours.
• Give and receive radio updates to coordinate with other road traffic personnel, construction workers and emergency response teams.
• Complete site checks and monitor traffic behavior and flow to ensure public safety.
• Take instructions from crew leaders, foreman, managers, inspectors, auditors or officials.
• Removing the barricades, traffic cones and sign boards after completion of work.
• Any additional tasks or projects assigned by their supervisor.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a High School diploma or GED.
• Candidate must possess an OSHA 10 certification or be willing to obtain it.
• Candidate must possess a PowerSafe Safety training certification or be willing to obtain it.
• Ability to obtain Traffic Control Flagger Certification (ATSSA).
• Knowledge of proper flagging signals, procedures and standard flagger practices of various situations to protect project personnel and provide safe, courteous, and authoritative directions to traffic seeking passage through the work zone.
• Ability to understand and communicate information.
• Knowledge of safety and traffic control devices.
• Knowledge of understanding traffic rules.
• Proficiency in non-verbal communication such as hand signals and signs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of principles of transportation.
• Ability to showcase physical fitness.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Successful candidates must complete a drug screening and background check prior to employment.