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Job Description
Traffic Control Specialist/Flagger Des Moines Water Works - 3.4 Des Moines, IA Job Details Full-time $24.28 - $29.96 an hour 2 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off On-the-job training Parental leave Employee assistance program 401(k) matching Union benefits Professional development assistance Safety equipment provided Opportunities for advancement Life insurance Retirement plan Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Flagging for traffic control High school diploma or GED Driver's License Organizational skills Power tools Hand tools Full Job Description About the
Position:
Under the supervision of the Water Distribution Supervisor, sets up, manages, and removes temporary traffic control devices for work zones. The job requires regular physical manual effort, regardless of weather conditions.
Apply on our website:
www.dmww.com/careers/ EXAMPLES
OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Sets up, maintains, and removes temporary work zones for construction sites, including warning signs, traffic cones, stop/slow paddles, and general barricades. Communicates with coworkers to ensure that vehicles and pedestrians do not interfere with or pose a danger to employees or the public. Maintains traffic control devices in all assigned work zones and reports any problems. Responsible for understanding general workflow patterns in work zones and ensuring proper protocol and traffic requirements are followed and discussed with crew leader/supervisor. Assists in the placement, movement and dismantling of signs, barricades, cones, and other traffic control devices. Performs traffic control flagging, using signs, hand, and flag signals. Informs crew when approaching vehicle fails to heed signals to prevent accidents and injury to workers. Informs drivers of detour routes through construction sites. Repairs traffic control devices Operates company vehicles and other work equipment as required. Performs duties of a similar nature.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience:
One year of experience in setting up traffic control.
Licenses/Certifications :
Must possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record. This position requires Driver remain insurable under the Company's coverage.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Competent Person on the job site. IDOT work zone traffic control certification. Flagger Certification KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and
ABILITIES
Basic communication skills Basic analytical/decision making skills Basic team skills Basic human relations skills Basic planning/organization skills Knowledge of traffic control requirements Skill in using tools and selecting the appropriate tool for the job Basic skill in reading and interpreting maps, charts, GIS data, and other documentation Ability to set up safe traffic control Ability to read, write, communicate, and understand English
HARDWARE/SOFTWARE/EQUIPMENT/TOOLS NEEDED TO PERFORM JOB
Frequently/Often GIS EAM (Enterprise Asset Management) ADP Microsoft Outlook Cell Phone InfraMap Radio Personal Computer, Laptop, Notebook or Tablet Hand Tools Hand Power Tools Plumbing Tools Ladders/Scaffolding Safety Equipment Sometimes General Office Equipment Carpentry Tools
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequently lifts to 50 pounds
WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequently works in an outdoor environment, street environment, construction site, confined space, or in the community
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Des Moines Water Works is an
Equal Opportunity Employer:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Selection Process:
The hiring process includes a review of qualifications, interviews, and job-related assessments. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry search, a pre-employment drug screen, and physical examination.
E-Verify Participation:
Des Moines Water Works participates in the federal E-Verify program. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates offered a position must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 and present documentation verifying their identity and eligibility to work in the United States prior to starting employment. For questions about acceptable documents, please contact Human Resources at 515-283-8717.
Pay:
$24.28 - $29.96 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance On-the-job training Opportunities for advancement Paid time off Paid training Parental leave Prescription drug insurance Professional development assistance Retirement plan Safety equipment provided Tuition reimbursement Union benefits
