Traffic Control Flagger

AWP Safety; Xenia (OH); On-site; USD 25,485 - 26,518; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) option

Paid Time Off

Paid training

Job summary

AWP Safety is hiring Protectors to join our team in Xenia, Ohio. This role involves setting up traffic control equipment and ensuring safety at job sites. No prior experience is necessary as we provide full training and support.

Ideal candidates are resilient, able to work outdoors in varying conditions, and willing to follow safety protocols. Enjoy competitive pay, promotion opportunities, and a variety of benefits, such as paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Must be able to lift 40–50 pounds.
• Willingness to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Set up cones, signs, and barricades at job sites.
• Guide traffic using a stop/slow paddle.
• Communicate effectively with the crew and supervisor.

Skills

Safety compliance

Physical endurance

Communication

Tools

Traffic control equipment

Job description

Overview

Unlock Your Career Potential in Traffic Safety with AWP Safety – America’s Leading Traffic Management Company!

Responsibilities

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: $18.50–$19.25 per hour
• Overtime available
• Pay increases in your first year
• Paid training and a traffic safety certificate

Benefits for eligible employees

• 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.