Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

AWP Safety is hiring Protectors to join our traffic management team in the Richmond area. No experience or degree is required; we provide training and support to help you build a career in safety.

Daily tasks include setting up cones, signs, and barricades, guiding traffic with a stop/slow paddle, and adhering to all safety rules learned in training. You may work outdoors year-round in all weather, with shifts that can include nights, weekends, or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test.
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• Set up cones, signs, and barricades, and take traffic control equipment down.
• Guide traffic with a stop/slow paddle and monitor job site activity.
• Follow all safety rules taught in training and wear required PPE.
• Communicate with your crew and supervisor.
• Help keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe.
• Work outside all year, in all weather.
• Shifts may include nights, weekends, or emergency work.

Skills

Stand/walk outside

Flexible schedule

Safety awareness

Team communication

Job description

• Compensation: USD 18.50 - USD 19.25 - 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 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:$18.50-$19.25 per hour
• Pay increasesin your first year
• Paid trainingandatraffic 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
• 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.