Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-demand pay

Union benefits details

Referral bonuses

Job summary

AWP Safety is hiring Protectors to work with a team at job sites. No experience or degree is needed. We train you, support you, and help you build a career focused on traffic safety.

Your daily work includes setting up cones, signs, and barricades; using a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic; and following all safety rules taught in training. Shifts may include nights or weekends and you may stand or walk for 8 to 12 hours.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test.
• Able to stand, walk, and work outside for long periods.
• Lift 40–50 pounds and operate in varying weather conditions.
• Flexible schedule with reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Set up cones, signs, and barricades and take equipment down.
• Guide traffic using stop/slow paddle and monitor job site activity.
• Adhere to training safety rules and communicate with crew.
• Keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe.
• Work outdoors year-round, sometimes nights, weekends, or emergencies.

Skills

Driver's license

Endurance

Safety awareness

Communication

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.

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.

Your 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

Additional Information

Pay

• Pay depends on Union
• Overtime available
• Pay increases in your first year
• Paid training and a traffic safety certificate

Benefits for eligible employees include

• On demand pay availability
• 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.