Traffic Flagging & Roadway Laborer

Thurston County; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Thurston County Public Works Department in Olympia, WA, is hiring for three Flagger/Laborers to support Road Operations. You will control traffic at work sites, perform outdoor labor, and operate equipment such as weed eaters and sprayers.

The role requires heavy lifting and teamwork in varying weather conditions. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, a WA driver's license, and a WA traffic flagging card or plan to obtain one within six months, plus a First Aid card.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of construction related experience.
• Must have valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Must possess a Washington Traffic Flagging Card or obtain one within six months of employment.
• Must hold a valid First Aid Card (or obtain within 3 months of employment).
• Any demonstrated combination of experience, training and education which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform labor intensive tasks for extended periods under unfavorable weather conditions and safely operate tools and equipment.
• Experience in roadway maintenance, highway or building construction that directly involves the skills required to operate machinery, small tools, power tools, vehicles or equipment.

Responsibilities

• Controls traffic by flagging to guide traffic through work areas and explains to public the reasons for the job being performed.
• Exercises good safety procedures and practices.
• Drives vehicles up to one ton and operates a variety of equipment (e.g., weed eater, airless sprayer, PM applicator, propane torch, pressure washer).
• Performs manual labor, including heavy lifting and shoveling.
• Assists crews with vegetation, drainage, traffic, new sign and base installation, and surfacing.

Skills

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Reading instructions

Oral instruction following

Teamwork

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Washington Driver's License

Washington Traffic Flagging Card

First Aid Card

Job description

Thurston County Public Works Department in Olympia, WA, is hiring for three Flagger/Laborers to support Road Operations. You will control traffic at work sites, perform outdoor labor, and operate equipment such as weed eaters and sprayers.

The role requires heavy lifting and teamwork in varying weather conditions. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED, a WA driver's license, and a WA traffic flagging card or plan to obtain one within six months, plus a First Aid card.