Job Description

A Traffic Control Flagger directs vehicle and pedestrian traffic in an organized way to ensure public safety at construction zones, accidents, public events, or other road disruptions. Using signs and other devices, they manage the movements of emergency response teams, construction workers and the general public.

Work takes place at or around the traffic disruption, on streets and highways in urban, suburban and rural areas.

Suitable for people who can work well under pressure, communicate effectively and manage a complex physical environment.

Day-to-day

set up, manage and remove temporary traffic control schemes and signage
direct traffic using a stop-slow sign and other traffic control devices
give and receive radio updates to coordinate with other road traffic personnel, construction workers and emergency response teams
complete site checks and monitor traffic behavior and flow to ensure public safety
take instructions from crew leaders, foremen, managers, inspectors, auditors or officials.

Considerations

Working outdoors.
Multiple locations per day
Standing for 8 to 10 hrs per day no breaks possible