Union Traffic Control Flagger - Wright traffic Control Inc (WTC)

Union Traffic Control Flagger

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Become a proud member of Wright Traffic Control, a union leader in professionalizing the flagging industry with cutting edge technology. Wright Traffic Control is signatory to local Labor Unions. A Traffic Control Flagger must be reliable, safety-oriented and is able to travel to and from job sites as assigned. Our team is ATSSA Certified to provide our clients with the highest quality of trained traffic controllers. Traffic Controllers must sign with Local Laborers Union and are responsible for any sign on fees and dues.

Description:

• Traffic Control Flaggers work with construction personnel to provide safety to traffic and pedestrians seeking passage through a work zone.
• Traffic Control Flaggers set up cones, signs, and safety barriers to indicate where traffic may safely drive in accordance with ATSSA and company policy.
• Traffic Control Flaggers utilizes Guardian Smart Flaggers and/or hand-held signs to stop/slow the flow of traffic through the work zone.
• Traffic Control Flaggers must be alert and always aware of their surroundings.
• Compliance with all safety regulations and company policies is mandatory and strictly enforced

Daily duties include but are not limited to:

• Setting up temporary work zones including advanced warning signs and traffic cones to maintain during an active job site and then removed according to ATSSA and DOT regulations.
• Communicate with other flaggers using handheld radios.
• Inform construction crew of any traffic issues that may affect their safety.
• Loading and unloading equipment from the company vehicle
• Complete and submit all required timekeeping / paperwork on time.
• All other job duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license is required to be hired and throughout employment
• Must have smartphone with internet access for timekeeping and communication to receive work assignments
• Must have reliable transportation
• Have and maintain a safe driving record throughout employment
• Must be able to travel to and from job site
• Must be able to pass a drug screen prior to and randomly throughout employment
• The ability to lift up to 50 pounds and be physically capable of pushing/pulling all needed equipment from work vehicles and/or jobsites in order to perform all duties as assigned.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, a must for safety
• Flaggers must be able to safely work in all weather.
• Flaggers will be required to stand for long periods of time while using hand/arm movements and limited breaks.