Certified Flagger

Your Job

Are you experienced in Traffic Control, with certified training? Can you follow safety rules, maintain roads according to regulations and act in the interest of public safety? Can you stay alert, pay attention to detail and perform quality workmanship? If performing essential services related to directing traffic sounds rewarding to you, and you're looking for a flexible job with diverse assignments, then a position as a Certified Flagger could be just right for you.

Your Day

Responsibilities may include the following :

• Flagging motorists to warn of obstacles or repair work ahead.
• Setting up signs and cones around work areas to divert traffic.
• Driving trucks or tractors with adjustable attachments to sweep debris from paved surfaces, mowing grass and weeds, and removing snow and ice.
• Dumping and spreading asphalt to repair joints and patch broken pavement.
• Driving trucks to transport crews and equipment to work sites.
• Inspecting, cleaning and repairing drainage systems, bridges, tunnels, and other structures.
• Hauling and spreading sand, gravel, and clay to fill washouts and repair road shoulders.
• Erecting, installing, or repairing guardrails, road shoulders, berms, highway markers, warning signals, and highway lighting, using hand tools and power tools.
• Removing litter and debris from roadways, including debris from rock and mud slides.
• Cleaning and clearing debris from culverts, catch basins, drop inlets, ditches, and other drain structures.
• Performing roadside landscaping work, such as clearing weeds and brush, and planting and trimming trees.
• Painting traffic control lines and placing pavement traffic messages, by hand or using machines.
• Inspecting markers to verify accurate installation.
• Measuring and marking locations for installation of markers, using tape, string, or chalk.
• Moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Following all safety guidelines and wearing safety gear (like goggles, gloves, and helmets).

You will need to have the following :

Your Gain

What you may gain while on the job :

Your Experience