Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

On demand pay

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

AWP Safety, Inc. is seeking a Protector to join our field teams at traffic work sites in Buffalo, NY. No prior experience or degree is required; training and safety certification are provided.

You will set up cones, signs, and barricades, guide traffic with a stop/slow paddle, and follow all safety rules while working outdoors in all weather. Shifts may include nights, weekends, or emergency work. You must pass a pre-hire drug test, have a valid driver's license, and be able to lift 40–50

Qualifications

• No experience or degree required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods and lift 40–50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule and punctuality.
• Pre-hire drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Set up cones, signs, and barricades and remove traffic control equipment.
• Use stop/slow paddle to guide traffic and monitor job site activity.
• Follow safety rules and training.
• Communicate with crew and supervisor.
• Keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe.
• Work outdoors in all weather; shifts may include nights/weekends.

Skills

Safety awareness

Stamina

Communication

Dependability

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 be required

• 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:

• Pay:$21.00-$21.75 per hour
• Overtime available
• Pay increasesin your first year
• Paid trainingand atraffic safety certificate

Benefits for eligible employees include:

• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Paid sick time (whererequired)
• On demand payavailability
• Health insurance
• 401(k)option
• Employee Assistance Program
• 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.