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Traffic Control Flagger

Posted 11 days ago

OfficeSan Jose, CA, United States51k - 57k USD

Job Description

As a Protector, you work with a team at job sites. No experience or degree is needed. Safety comes first—always. We train you. We support you. We help you build a career. 

Your daily work includes: 

  • Setting up cones, signs, and barricades and taking traffic control equipment down 

  • Using a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic, watching traffic and job site activity 

  • Following all safety rules taught in training 

  • Communicating with your crew and supervisor 

  • Helping keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe 

  • Working outside all year, in all weather 

  • Shifts may change based on job needs: Some nights, weekends, or emergency work may be required 

  • You may stand or walk 8 to 12 hours per shift 

  • We give you a hard hat, safety goggles, a safety vest, safety whistle, walkie talkie, and cold/hot weather gear: you bring your own steel toe safety boots that go above the ankle. 

Qualifications

  • Valid driver’s license 

  • Able to stand, walk, and work outside for long periods 

  • Able to lift 40–50 pounds 

  • Willing to work in traffic and changing weather 

  • Flexible schedule; Show up on time, every shift 

  • Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test (this is a safety sensitive job) 

  • Stay alert around moving traffic and follow all safety rules all the time 

  • Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect 

Additional Information

Pay: 

  • $24.74-$27.21 per hour (Apprentice Level)
  • Overtime available 
  • Pay increases in your first year 
  • Paid training and a traffic safety certificate 

Benefits for eligible employees include: 

  • On demand pay availability 
  • Details of PTO and Benefits will be provided by the Union
  • Referral bonuses

Promotion Opportunities:

  • Senior Protector 
  • Lead Protector 
  • Field Supervisor 
  • Manager roles 

 

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. 

Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
San Jose, CA, United States
Salary
51k - 57k USD
per year

AWP Safety, formerly known as Area Wide Protective, is America's leading traffic safety and traffic control company. Request a free estimate.

Employees
3131
Industry
Utilities
Headquarters
North Canton, OH
Founded
1981
Company location
4244 Mt. Pleasant St. NW, North Canton, OH 44720, US
Specialties
flagging, traffic control, work zone management, design, equipment rental, steel plate, traffic equipment, construction, AFADs, Barricades, cones & drums, message boards, arrow boards, broadband, DOT, Special events, and truck mounted attenuators

Key team members

Kane Ng

Kane Ng

Don Pitalo

Don Pitalo

Bryan Brandstatter

Bryan Brandstatter

Ryan Calcei

Ryan Calcei

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