Flagger/Laborer

Position Overview 

The employee will be responsible for various flagging duties on construction and/or paving projects properly directing traffic in construction work zones in order to protect employees as well as property 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) 

• Maintain traffic controls in all assigned work zones. Report any problems to the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Manager or Human Resources Manager. 

• Responsible for understanding general work flow patterns in work zones and ensuring proper protocol and traffic requirements are followed and discussed with foreman/supervisor. 

• Assist in the placement, moving and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones and other traffic control devices. 

• Direct movement of traffic through site, using sign, hand and flag signals. 

• Inform construction workers when approaching vehicle fails to heed signals to prevent accident and injury to workers. 

• Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites. 

• Record license number of traffic control violators for police. 

• Follow direction of foreman as to daily tasks and expectations for each specific project or jobsite. 

• Ensure a safe work environment in compliance with all safety policies and procedures using the appropriate equipment and PPE for the task. 

• Properly follow all company policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations for safe working procedures and environment. 

• Be kind and courteous to the traveling public, pedestrians, and co-workers. 

• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required. 

• Flexibility to perform other duties as assigned 

Qualifications  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform and / or learn to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

Education/Experience 

•  High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred. 

•  Previous related experience in the construction field is preferred. 

• Work Requirements 

•  Must be at least 18 years of age due to the nature of working environment. 

• Must pass a drug screen, physical and criminal background check. 

• Must display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times. 

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook. 

• Report to the assigned job site in uniform and ready to begin work at the designated start time. 

• Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and production areas as stated by OSHA and /or MSHA. PPE that may be required, but not limited to, for this position is: Face Shield, Safety (hard toe) Shoes, and Coveralls. 

• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers and/or supervisors with other duties as required. 

• Willing to travel and work away from home when required. 

• Willing to work nights and weekends when necessary. 

• Must have the ability to work without close supervision. 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements 

• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency. 

• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule. 

• Knowledge and/or previous related experience in work/construction zones. 

Physical Requirements 

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

• Required to stand for long periods of time, repetitively hold signs and/or flags, repeated use and raise arms to chest height to direct traffic. 

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear. 

• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus. 

• Ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather conditions. 

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move any where up to 50 lbs. 

Work Environment 

• Ability to work in all weather conditions. 

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. 

• The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock or burn. 

• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be loud, but is typically moderate.