Traffic Control Flagger

United Shipping and Trading Company; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

On-the-job training

Paid training

Job summary

United Shipping and Trading Company seeks a Flagger responsible for directing vehicle traffic around construction sites, ensuring safety for workers and motorists. Responsibilities include setting up work zones, guiding traffic, and communicating effectively with crews.

Candidates must be at least 21 years old, pass various pre-employment screenings, and provide appropriate safety gear. Benefits include health insurance and paid training.

Qualifications

• Must pass a drug screen and background check prior to employment.
• Must pass a Fit-For-Duty physical exam.
• Must have a valid driver's license and provide a driving record.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Willing to travel with paid housing & per diem on special cases.
• Willing to work 8 or 10 hour shifts, weekends if necessary.
• Reliable communication to receive work schedule.
• Provide own steel-toe or composite work shoes.

Responsibilities

• Setup, maintain, and remove temporary work zones and warning signs.
• Guide traffic & pedestrians safely through and around the work area.
• Read and comprehend US Traffic Control’s safety manual.
• Communicate to ensure safety between laborers and motorists.
• Direct two-way traffic onto a single lane using radios.
• Make decisions based on observed traffic flow.
• Inform the construction crew of traffic issues.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Job description

Job Summary

A Flagger is responsible for safely directing the flow of vehicles around construction sites while helping construction workers and motorists avoid any danger associated with the construction site.

Responsibilities

• Setup, maintain, and remove temporary work zones including warning signs, traffic cones, stop‑slow paddles, and rumble strips.
• Guide traffic & pedestrians safely through and around the work area.
• Read and comprehend US Traffic Control’s safety manual and employee handbook to comply with policies.
• Communicate to ensure that automobiles and pedestrians do not interfere with or pose a danger to laborers and their projects.
• Communicate with other flaggers using hand‑held radios to direct two‑way traffic onto a single lane.
• Make decisions on whether to allow cars onto a single lane based on observed traffic flow.
• Inform the construction crew of any traffic issues that may affect their safety.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

You MUST:

• Pass a drug screen and background check prior to employment.
• Pass a Fit‑For‑Duty physical exam.
• Have a valid driver's license and provide a driving record.
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Be willing to travel. Paid housing & per diem on special cases.
• Be willing to work 8 or 10 hour shifts, weekends if necessary.
• Have reliable communication to receive work schedule.
• Provide your own steel‑toe or composite work shoes to be worn during your work shift.

Experience

• A professional certification in the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Physical strength and stamina.
• Be able to work in all weather conditions and tolerate varying climates of heat, cold, and rain.
• Be able to stand throughout your entire shift, hand and arm movement is required.
• Manual dexterity to operate two‑way radios and enter information into tablet PC.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• On‑the‑job training
• Paid training

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. Such statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this position. All employees are requested to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. Regular, reliable attendance is considered an essential job function. This document is subject to change at any time without notice.