Traffic Safety Technician

AWP Safety; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Company-paid life insurance

Company-paid long-term disability insurance

Job summary

A traffic safety company in Medford, Oregon is seeking a Flagger / Traffic Safety Technician to manage traffic flow around construction sites. The role includes directing traffic, setting up warning signs, and ensuring the safety of the construction crew and public. Candidates must have a valid flagging certification, reliable transportation, and the ability to work well under pressure. This full-time position offers a salary of $20 per hour along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Valid flagging certification card required; company certification provided if needed.
• Must have reliable transportation to job sites.

Responsibilities

• Direct traffic using hand signals and signs.
• Communicate with other flaggers to manage traffic flow.
• Inform construction crew of any traffic issues.
• Set up and remove traffic signs, cones, and barricades.

Skills

Ability to listen to and follow directions

Flexibility to adapt to changing assignments

Ability to work with various personalities

Ability to work under pressure

Understanding of flagging policies and laws

Valid flagging certification

Reliable transportation

Job description

About the role:

• A Flagger / Traffic Safety Technician (TST) will perform a wide range of traffic control and flagging tasks to provide safety and support to our contractors on job sites or public/private roadways.

Job Description

• Use hand signals and direction signs to direct traffic around road construction sites
• Communicate with other Flaggers/ TSTs using hand-held radios to direct two-way traffic onto a single lane
• Inform the construction crew of any traffic issues that may affect their safety
• Appropriately position warning and detour signs around construction sites
• Set up barricades and traffic cones along construction sites to cordon off certain areas
• Remove all signs, barricades, and traffic cones upon completion of construction work
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Understanding of basic flagging policies, procedures, rules, and state and federal laws
• State valid flagging certification card (Company flagger certification provided if needed - FREE for April only!)
• Reliable transportation

Additional Information

• Full time, $20/hour based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including three medical plan options and two dental plan options, along with additional benefits such as Legal and Identity Shield, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage.
• Eligibility for benefits starts on the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Company-paid life insurance coverage.
• Company-paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
• Availability of Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Participation in the 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.

Integrity, an AWP company, considers any position that requires the individual to drive an Integrity/ AWP vehicle and/or be present at an AWP worksite for any reason a safety sensitive position.

AWPSafety 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 their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.