Traffic Control Flagger

United Shipping and Trading Company; Franklin (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

On-the-job training

Job summary

United Shipping and Trading Company is looking for a Flagger in North Carolina. The Flagger is essential for directing traffic safely around construction sites, ensuring the safety of both workers and motorists.

Responsibilities include setting up work zones and guiding traffic, while complying with safety policies. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver's license, and be physically capable of handling outdoor work.

Benefits include health insurance, paid training, and time off.

Qualifications

• Pass a drug screen and background check prior to employment.
• Have a valid driver's license and provide a driving record.
• Professional certification in ATSSA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Setup and maintain temporary work zones.
• Guide traffic and pedestrians through the work area.
• Communicate effectively with flaggers and the construction crew.

Skills

Communication

Traffic management

Physical stamina

Job description

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 and 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

• 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 and 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
• Paid time off and holidays