Traffic Control Flagger - Athens, GA

USTC Group; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

US Traffic Control in Athens, GA is hiring a Flagger / Traffic Control Technician to cover roadway, utility, and construction projects. You will set up traffic control devices, monitor work zones, and coordinate with crews to protect motorists and workers.

This position emphasizes safety, reliability, and long-term career growth with advancement opportunities. Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred, and applicants must complete pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment screening requirements must be completed.
• Reliable transportation to reporting locations.
• Strong attendance, punctuality and safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Safely control traffic and set up traffic control devices.
• Follow traffic control plans and communicate professionally.
• Drive company vehicles between project locations as required.
• Maintain a driving record that meets company insurance requirements.

Skills

Bi-lingual Spanish/English

Job description

Description

US Traffic Control in Athens, GA is seeking dependable, safety-focused professionals to join our Traffic Control team. We protect workers, motorists, and the public by providing professional traffic control services on roadway, utility, and construction projects throughout California. This position is ideal for individuals who take pride in their work, value safety, and are looking for a long-term career with opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating opportunities for employees to grow their careers through experience, strong performance, and continuous development. We strongly prefer to fill advancement opportunities with qualified internal candidates whenever possible and recognize employees who demonstrate professionalism, reliability, leadership, and a commitment to safety.

Work Location: Athens, GA

Flagger / Traffic Control Technician

US Traffic Control

Build a Career, Not Just a Job

US Traffic Control in Athens, GA is seeking dependable, safety-focused professionals to join our Traffic Control team. We protect workers, motorists, and the public by providing professional traffic control services on roadway, utility, and construction projects throughout California. This position is ideal for individuals who take pride in their work, value safety, and are looking for a long-term career with opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating opportunities for employees to grow their careers through experience, strong performance, and continuous development. We strongly prefer to fill advancement opportunities with qualified internal candidates whenever possible and recognize employees who demonstrate professionalism, reliability, leadership, and a commitment to safety.

Why Employees Choose US Traffic Control

Strong backlog of traffic control projects and an established customer base that help create ongoing work opportunities for our team. While work schedules are driven by project demands and business conditions and hours cannot be guaranteed, we strive to provide regular assignments and dependable scheduling whenever possible. Overtime opportunities when available. Merit-based promotions and advancement opportunities. Professional training and industry certifications. Career growth opportunities throughout the organization.

Career Development and Advancement

We believe career development is a partnership between the employee and the company. US Traffic Control provides opportunities for employees to gain experience, take on new challenges, expand their knowledge, and develop skills through on-the-job learning, training, cross-training, and professional development opportunities. Employees are encouraged to actively invest in their own growth, demonstrate initiative, and continually build their capabilities.

Advancement opportunities are based on business needs, qualifications, performance, leadership, reliability, and commitment to safety. When opportunities become available, we strongly prefer to promote qualified internal candidates whenever possible. Career progression may include opportunities to grow into Lead Flagger, Traffic Control Technician, Crew Lead, Field Supervisor, and Operations Management roles.

Safety Is Our Core Value

US Traffic Control is committed to maintaining a safe, professional, and drug-free workplace. Because our employees work in active roadway environments and are responsible for protecting the traveling public, coworkers, and themselves, safety is non-negotiable. As a condition of employment, candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screening requirements, including drug and alcohol testing conducted in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws; verification of a valid driver license; and a Motor Vehicle Record review. Employees are expected to report to work fit for duty and remain in compliance with all company substance abuse and safety policies. Applicants who are unable to satisfy the position screening, and safety requirements should not apply.

Essential Responsibilities

Safely control traffic, set up and remove traffic control devices, follow traffic control plans, communicate professionally, perform outdoor work, drive company vehicles between project locations as a regular and essential function of the position, maintain a driving record that meets company insurance requirements, and comply with all safety policies

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to successfully complete all pre-employment screening requirements. Reliable transportation to reporting locations. Strong attendance and punctuality. Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Commitment to safety, accountability, and teamwork.

Bi-lingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.

Who Succeeds Here

Individuals who show up on time and ready to work, take safety seriously every day, maintain a professional and safety-focused attitude, follow company policies and procedures, demonstrate reliability and accountability, maintain a driving record that meets company requirements, and want to build a long-term career with opportunities for advancement and leadership development.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

US Traffic Control is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, performance, and workplace safety requirements. US Traffic Control provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities and applicants who require assistance during the hiring process, consistent with applicable law.