Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety, Inc; Blairstown (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Paid training

Referral bonuses

Union benefits

Job summary

AWP Safety, Inc. is hiring Protectors to join our team at various job sites in New Jersey. You will help set up traffic control equipment, guide vehicles with a stop/slow paddle, and ensure safety rules are followed on site.

No prior experience is required as we provide training, supporting you to build a long‑term career in traffic safety. Expect year‑round outdoor work, shift flexibility, and potential advancement to lead roles.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to stand and walk outdoors for long periods.
• Able to lift 40–50 pounds and work in traffic with varying weather conditions.
• Willing to undergo pre-hire drug screening and comply with safety rules at all times.
• Maintain respectful conduct toward coworkers, clients, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Set up cones, signs and barricades; remove traffic control equipment when finished.
• Use stop/slow paddle to guide traffic and monitor job site activity.
• Follow safety training and communicate with crew and supervisor.
• Keep vehicles and equipment clean; work outside year‑round in all weather.
• Stand or walk 8–12 hours per shift; shifts may include nights, weekends or emergencies.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Stand and walk outside

Lift 40-50 pounds

Traffic awareness

Flexible schedule

Drug test clearance

Safety rules adherence

Respect coworkers and public

Job description

Company Description

Unlock Your Career Potential in Traffic Safety with AWP Safety – America’s Leading Traffic Management Company!

Job Description

As a Protector, you work with a team at job sites.No experience ordegree isneeded.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 barricadesand 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 berequired
• You may stand or walk8 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 safetyboots that go above the ankle.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Able to stand, walk, and work outside forlong periods
• Able to lift40–50 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 sensitivejob)
• Stay alert around moving trafficand follow all safety rules all the time
• Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect

Additional Information

Pay:

• $18.36–$19.13 per hour
• Overtime available
• Pay increasesin your first year
• Paid trainingandatraffic safety certificate

Benefits for eligible employees include:

• On demand payavailability
• Details of PTO and Benefits will be provided by the Union
• Referral bonuses

Promotion Opportunities:

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

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.