Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety, Inc; Plainfield (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Referral bonuses

On demand pay

Job summary

AWP Safety, Inc. is seeking motivated Protectors to safely manage traffic at job sites across Connecticut. You will set up cones, signs, and barricades, guide vehicles with stop/slow paddles, and work outdoors year-round. Training is provided, no prior experience required, with opportunities for advancement.

The role offers hourly pay ($19.50–$20.25), overtime, paid training, and benefits like health insurance and a 401(k). Evening and weekend shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• 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 for every shift.
• Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test (safety sensitive).
• Stay alert around moving traffic and follow safety rules.
• Treat coworkers and clients with respect.

Responsibilities

• Set up cones, signs, and barricades and take down traffic control equipment.
• Use a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic.
• Follow safety rules taught in training.
• Communicate with crew and supervisor.
• Help keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe.
• Work outside year-round in all weather.
• Shifts may change; some nights, weekends, or emergencies may be required.
• You may stand or walk 8 to 12 hours per shift.
• Provided safety gear; bring own steel-toe boots above the ankle.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Stand, walk, and work outside

Lift 40-50 pounds

Work in traffic and changing weather

Flexible schedule

Pre-hire screening and drug test

Stay alert around moving traffic

Respect coworkers and clients

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:$19.50 - $20.25 per hour
• Overtime available
• Pay increasesin your first year
• Paid trainingand atraffic 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.