Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety; Follansbee (WV); On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On demand pay

Paid training

Traffic safety certificate

Referral bonuses

Overtime available

Job summary

AWP Safety is seeking a Protector to join our field team at multiple job sites. No experience or degree is required; we provide training and support to help you build a career with a safety-first mindset.

Your daily tasks include setting up cones, signs and barricades, guiding traffic with a stop/slow paddle, and keeping equipment clean and safe while working outdoors in all weather. Shifts may include nights, weekends or emergency work.

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.
• Must pass pre-hire screening including a drug test.

Responsibilities

• Set up cones, signs and barricades and take down equipment.
• Direct traffic using stop/slow paddle and monitor job site activity.
• Follow safety rules taught in training.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Stand/walk outdoors

Able to lift 40–50 pounds

Safety-conscious

Flexible schedule

Drug test clearance

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:

• $14.49–$16.04 per hour
• Overtime available
• 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
• 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.