Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health insurance

401(k) option

Employee Assistance Program

Paid sick time

Job summary

AWP Safety, America's leading traffic management company, is hiring Protectors in Corpus Christi, Texas. No experience is required, and you will receive training to develop your skills for a rewarding career in traffic safety.

The Protector role involves guiding traffic, maintaining safety at job sites, and working in varied weather conditions. Starting pay is between $15 and $16 per hour, with overtime and opportunities for pay raises in your first year.

Benefits include paid time off, health insurance, and promotion opportunities within the company.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test.
• Willing to work outdoors and in changing weather conditions.
• Respect coworkers, clients, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Set up cones, signs, and barricades for traffic control.
• Guide traffic using stop/slow paddle and monitor activity.
• Follow all safety rules and communicate effectively.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Ability to lift 40–50 pounds

Ability to stand, walk, and work outside for long periods

Flexibility in schedule

Awareness and alertness in traffic

Communication skills with crew and supervisor

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 or degree is needed. Safety comes first—always. We train you. We support you. We help you build a career.

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

Pay

• $15–$16 per hour
• Overtime available
• 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
• 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.