Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety, Inc; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 71,029,056 - 76,814,976; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On demand pay availability

Union benefits info provided

Senior Protector

Lead Protector

Field Supervisor

Manager roles

Job summary

AWP Safety, Inc. seeks a Protector to join a team at job sites. No experience or degree is required; we train you and support your career in traffic safety.

You will set up cones, signs, and barricades, guide traffic with a stop/slow paddle, and follow safety rules. Roles involve outdoor work year-round with flexible shifts, including nights or weekends. You may stand 8–12 hours per shift.

Qualifications

• Candidate must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work outside for long periods.
• Must be able to lift 40–50 pounds.
• Flexible schedule; punctuality required.
• Willing to work in traffic and changing weather.
• Treat coworkers and public with respect.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Valid driver's license

Stand/walk outdoors

Lift 40–50 pounds

Flexible schedule

Pre-hire screening including drug test

Stay alert around traffic

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 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:

• $24.74-$26.75 (depends on level with Union)
• Pay increases in your first year
• Paid training and a traffic safety certificate

Benefits for eligible employees include:

• On demand pay availability
• Details of PTO and Benefits will be provided by the Union
• 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.

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