Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety, Inc; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and safety certificate

Health insurance

401(k) option

Paid time off

Job summary

AWP Safety, Inc. is hiring Protectors to join our traffic management team in Florida. No experience or degree is required; we provide training and support to help you build a career in safety.

You will set up cones, signs, and barricades, guide traffic with a stop/slow paddle, and work outdoors in all weather. Shifts may include nights, weekends, or emergency work. Pay starts at $16.00–$16.75 per hour with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability 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; punctuality essential.
• Must pass pre-hire drug screening; safety-sensitive role.
• Stay alert around moving traffic and follow safety rules.
• Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect.

Responsibilities

• Set up traffic cones, signs, and barricades and remove equipment.
• Direct traffic with a stop/slow paddle and monitor site activity.
• Follow training safety rules and company policies.
• Communicate with crew and supervisor.
• Keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe.
• Work outside year-round in all weather.
• Shifts may include nights, weekends or emergencies.
• Stand or walk 8–12 hours per shift.
• Safety gear provided; bring steel-toed boots as needed.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Stand/walk outdoors

Lift 40–50 pounds

Safety awareness

Flexible schedule

Punctuality

Crew communication

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 berequired

• 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:$16.00–$16.75 per hour
• Overtime available
• Pay increasesin your first year
• Paid trainingandatraffic 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.