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Traffic Control Flagger

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What they do

A Transportation Maintenance Worker provides maintenance for highway systems and state and local roads, including repairs to pavement, bridges, signs and signals; assists with clearing roads.

$49,372 / year median in Kentucky

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

A flagger directs traffic safely around road work, manages public safety, and protects construction crews. Key expectations include maintaining high-visibility safety gear, staying alert to traffic hazards, and using clear hand signals.
Core Responsibilities Traffic Control:
Direct vehicles using stop/slow paddles, flags, or illuminated wands.
Safety Monitoring:
Watch for fast-moving or distracted drivers and warn nearby work crews of danger.
Equipment Setup:
Place and remove traffic cones, warning signs, and barricades.
Public Communication:
Give clear, polite instructions to drivers and pedestrians while remaining focused on the road
Physical and Environmental Demands Standing Long Hours:
Stand on uneven terrain for shifts lasting 8 to 12+ hours.
All-Weather Work:
Work outdoors through extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind.
High Alertness:
Maintain sharp vision, good hearing, and quick reflexes to dodge dangerous traffic
Qualifications and Requirements Certification:
Hold a valid state-approved or ATSSA Flagger Certification.
Screening:
Pass pre-employment drug tests and background or motor vehicle checks.
Gear Compliance:
Wear ANSI-compliant high-visibility vests, hard hats, and steel-toe boots
Valid Driver's License Work Site:
On location - Bowling Green, KY Candidate Must travel to and from work site themselves. (carpooling can also be an option at times)
Pay Rate:
$15.00 per hour (paid weekly)
Flagger Certification/Training:
provided by client