Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety; New Philadelphia (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Paid training and safety certificate

Union benefits details

Career progression paths

Job summary

AWP Safety is hiring Protectors to work at job sites across the area. No experience or degree is required as training is provided. You will set up traffic control devices, guide traffic with a stop/slow paddle, and ensure safety at all times.

Expect outdoor work in all weather and shifts that may include nights or weekends. A valid driver’s license is required, you must pass a drug test, and you will receive safety gear from the company.

Qualifications

• No experience or degree required.
• Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test.
• Willing to work in traffic and changing weather.
• Safety training provided after hire.

Responsibilities

• Set up cones, signs, and barricades and remove traffic control equipment.
• Guide traffic with stop/slow paddle and monitor site activity.
• Follow all safety rules taught in training and stay alert around moving traffic.
• Communicate with crew and supervisor and keep vehicles/equipment clean and safe.
• Work outside all year, in all weather; shifts may include nights/weekends.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Outdoor stamina

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Job description

• Compensation: USD 17.65 - USD 19.5 - 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 be required

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:

• $17.65–$19.50 per hour
• Pay increasesin your first year
• Paid trainingandatraffic safety certificate

Benefits for eligible employees include:

• On demand payavailability
• 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.