Flagger

Denver CO

Description

JOB SUMMARY Flaggers will help control movement of vehicular traffic through construction projects by performing the following duties. PRIMARY DUTIES -Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions. -Distribute traffic control signs and markers along site in designated pattern. -Manage day to day work zone set up, maintenance and tear down, meeting or exceeding customer, state and company expectations. -Lift, carry and place up to 50 lbs. of traffic cones to ensure the safety of the work zone. -Lift, carry, place and assemble traffic control signs in the proper order to manage work zone traffic. -Keep equipment in trucks well organized and in working order. -Develop superior knowledge of work zone setup, design and professional flagging responsibilities and be willing to share your knowledge with teammates. -Direct movement of traffic through site, using sign, hand and flag signals. -Warn laborers and drivers 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. -Give hand marker to last driver in line up of one-way traffic for flagger at opposite end of site, signaling clearance for reverse flow of traffic. -Write and review maintenance and incident reports for on-site issues or concerns. REQUIREMENTS -Valid Drivers’ License with good driving record. -Valid Flagger Certification (preferred) -Knowledge and skillful implementation of federal and state regulations for work zone safety and traffic control. -Knowledge of manual on Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD) guidelines and the translation of this to control traffic by using proper devices and techniques. -Knowledge of safety rules for construction sites and the ability to abide by them. -500 hours experience in traffic control flagging. -Basic understanding of construction job sites. Pay range: $16-20/hr