Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) option

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

On-demand pay

Employee Assistance Program

Senior Protector

Lead Protector

Field Supervisor

Manager roles

Job summary

AWPSafety is seeking a Protector to join our team at various job sites in the Bellevue area. No experience or degree is required, as comprehensive training is provided.

Safety comes first—always—we train you, support you, and help you build a career.

Qualifications

• No experience or degree is required.
• Must pass pre-hire screening including a drug test.
• Able to lift 40–50 pounds.
• Willing to work in traffic and changing weather.
• Flexible schedule; show up on time, every shift.

Responsibilities

• Setting up cones, signs, and barricades and taking traffic control equipment down.
• Using a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic and monitor job site activity.
• Following training safety rules and communicating with crew and supervisor.
• Helping keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe.
• Working outside all year, in all weather.
• Shifts may change; some nights, weekends, or emergency work may be required.
• You may stand or walk 8 to 12 hours per shift.

Skills

Stand/walk long periods

Safety awareness

Team communication

Flexible schedule

Supportive training

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.

Your daily work includes:

• 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

Additional Information

Pay:

• Pay: $21.30 per hour
• Pay increases in your first year
• Paid training and a traffic safety certificate

Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Paid sick time (where required)
• On-demand pay availability
• Health insurance
• 401(k) option
• Employee Assistance Program
• Senior Protector
• Lead Protector
• Field Supervisor
• Manager roles

AWPSafety 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 their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.