Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

On demand pay

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Senior Protector

Lead Protector

Field Supervisor

Manager roles

Job summary

AWP Safety is hiring a Protector to join our team at job sites. No experience or degree is required; we provide training and safety instruction. You will set up cones, signs, and barricades, guide traffic with a stop/slow paddle, and monitor site activity.

Stay alert, work outdoors in all weather, and communicate with your crew. You’ll receive safety gear, training certificates, and opportunities for advancement as you grow in the company.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand, walk, and work outside for long periods.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift 40–50 pounds.
• Must pass pre-hire drug screening; safety-sensitive role.

Responsibilities

• Set up cones, signs, and barricades and remove equipment after use.
• Direct traffic with a stop/slow paddle and monitor activity.
• Follow all safety rules and training procedures.
• Communicate effectively with crew and supervisor.
• Work outside in all weather conditions; flexible shifts.

Skills

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Safety-minded

Punctuality

Tools

Stop/Slow paddle

Walkie talkie

Safety gear

Job description

• Compensation: USD 21.50 - USD 22.25 - hourly

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:$21.50-$22.25 per hour
• Pay increasesin your first year
• Paid trainingand a traffic 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
• 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.