Traffic Laborer / Flagger - Allan Myers, Inc

This position is responsible for controlling movement of vehicular traffic through construction projects.

• Discusses traffic routing plans, and type and location of control points with superior.
• Distributes traffic control signs and markers along site in designated pattern.
• Directs movement of traffic through site, using sign, hand, and flag signals.
• Warns construction workers when approaching vehicle fails to heed signals to prevent accident and injury to workers.
• Informs drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
• Record license number of traffic control violators for police.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Overnight stays may be required on occasion. Night and Weekend work shifts are common throughout the normal milling and paving season.

• May perform duties involving shoveling, raking, luting, jack hammering, heavy lifting and the use of multiple small tools involved with asphalt milling and paving.
• Cleans tools, materials and work areas.
• Performs a wide variety of manual tasks involving fine motor skills and eye-hand coordination.
• Performs all tasks in a safe manner with complete respect for individual and crew safety.
• Clearly communicates with other crew members to ensure safety, teamwork and completion of daily goals set by the field manager.
• To completely perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Depending on the laborer's crew specialty may require a variety of diverse skills such as use of hand and power tools, performing grade checks, jack hammering, directing equipment operations, cuts and fills, etc.
• Compliance with All Polices including;
  • Safety, Safety, Safety!
  • “Home Safe Tonight” and related policies
  • “AIPS”

Physical Demands

• Requires extensive and heavy physical activity, dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Must be able to carry very heavy loads of materials sometimes up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to work in all weather elements.
• Requires the ability to stand, walk, reach, kneel, climb or balance.
• Requires specific types of vision: close, color, peripheral.

Work Environment

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• Responsible for safety of self and fellow workers.
• Work conditions vary from site to site and are affected by the weather.
• Rough graded and undeveloped job sites present a threat to safety where carelessness or poor judgment could result in serious of fatal injury to self or others.
• Occasionally may work in tight confined spaces such as manholes and inlets.
• Works around heavy equipment, loud noises and vibrations of equipment and power tools.
• Works adjacent to live traffic on most days.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience & Education/Certificate:

• 1-2 years of experience on construction sites.
• GED/high school diploma or related work experience.
• Valid driver's license required.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• Must be able to work well independently or within a team.
• Ability to work efficiently under deadlines and pressure.
• Ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment.

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is the largest heavy civil construction and materials production contractor in the mid-Atlantic. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.