Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety, Inc; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Paid sick time

On demand pay availability

Health insurance

401(k) option

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonuses

Job summary

AWP Safety, Inc. is seeking a Protector to join our traffic-control team in Orangeburg, SC. No prior experience or degree is required, as full training is provided with safety first in all operations.

You will set up cones, signs, and barricades, guide traffic with a stop/slow paddle, and coordinate with your crew to maintain site safety. The role is outdoor, year-round work with flexible shifts and growth opportunities.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Outdoor work

Physical stamina

Team communication

Flexible schedule

Safety awareness

Punctuality

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.

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

Pay

• Pay: $16.50-$17.25 per hour
• Overtime available
• Pay increases in your first year
• Paid training and a traffic safety certificate

Benefits for eligible employees include

• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Paid sick time (where required)
• On demand pay availability
• 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.