Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety, Inc; Red Bank (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Referral bonuses

Union benefits details

Job summary

AWP Safety, Inc. in Red Bank, NJ, is hiring Protectors to join our traffic control team. No experience or degree is needed; we provide training, support, and a path to build a career in traffic safety.

Daily duties include setting up cones, signs, and barricades, directing traffic with a stop/slow paddle, and ensuring safety at all times. You’ll work outdoors year-round, with some nights, weekends, or emergencies possible. We supply safety gear, and you bring steel-toe boots.

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.
• Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test (safety sensitive job).
• Stay alert around moving traffic and follow all safety rules.
• 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 and monitor job site activity.
• Following all safety rules taught in training.
• Communicating with 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 emergencies may be required.
• May stand or walk 8 to 12 hours per shift.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Stand/walk outside

Lift 40-50 pounds

Flexible schedule

Pre-employment screening

Alert around moving traffic

Respect coworkers/public

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:

• $18.36–$19.13 per hour
• Overtime available
• 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
• 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.