Job Description
Performs traffic control and flagging activities as needed; follows safety rules and regulations on all work zone and flagging sites, including placing signs, barricades, traffic cones and other warning devices; duties may vary according to job assignment. Must be Certified.
Flagger Skills and Qualifications
If you can stand for long periods of time and have excellent communication skills and a mind for safety, then you could make a good flagger. Employers also prefer candidates who display the following skills:
- Physical fitness – in addition to standing for long periods, flaggers must be able to carry and lift equipment as needed
- Mechanical skills – flaggers must know how to use electronic safety and traffic control devices
- Communication skills – when providing directions and safety instructions, verbal communication skills are critical. Familiarity with nonverbal communication methods such as hand signals, signs, and other devices is equally important
- Organization skills – setting up cones and maintaining traffic patterns around construction sites requires that flaggers possess strong organization skills
- Interpersonal skills – the ability to greet drivers and pedestrians with a friendly, outgoing manner and to interact with a diverse population is essential
- Self-motivation – flaggers should be able to conduct traffic control with little to no supervision during the course of the day
BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION STARTING FROM DATE OF HIRE