Traffic Control/Flagger

Company: Area Wide Protective
Location: Steilacoom
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

Area Wide Protective Hiring Event!Join us in Lakewood for our hiring event! Interviewing & On-The-Spot-Hiring for:Flaggers & Certified TCS (Traffic Control Supervisor)No Certification? No problem, we pay for your certificationExpired Certification? No worries, we pay for re-certification$19.00 /hour$2,000 Sign-on Bonus About the Position:BE A HERO IN A HARD HATAWP is North America's leading traffic control specialist. Our Protectors work outside every day to make sure customer crews, drivers, and our teams get home safely.Join us if you like:

• Like working outside
• Work hard and are dependable
• Want every day to be different
• Enjoy being in control and independent
• Are interested in turning a job into a career without going to collegeWhat you will do:
  • Ensure compliance with applicable safety and operating rules and federal regulations.
  • Promote safe work practices as well as maintains and fosters a safe work environment.
  • Duties include, but are not limited, flagging to provide a safe work zone for all employees working on or near the site.
  • Notifies proper authorities and prepares reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.
  • Diagnose minor malfunctions and performs minor maintenance and servicing activities when maintenance personnel are not available.
  • Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are a requirement for this position.
  • Other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
    • Must possess an unexpired driver's license.
    • Must understand basic mathematics.
    • Must be able to work a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work.
    • Must possess good communication skills (verbally and written).
    • Must be able to judge speed/distances of objects/moving parts.
    • Required to make logical choices and/or drawing logical conclusions.
    • Complete annual training and pass safety operating rules examination.
    • Required to take actions and/or making decisions affecting security/wellbeing of others. Pre-Employment Requirements:
      • Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
      • Subject to pre-employment drug screen.
      • Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
      • Flagging Experience a plus! Physical Requirements:The physical demands described below must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this role. This position will be physically demanding at times. This is a non-exhaustive overview of the physical requirements of this job.
        • Regularly lift weight up to 50 lbs.
        • Regularly carry weight up to 50 lbs. for a distance up to 100 feet.
        • Regularly ascend/descend a truck step.
        • Regularly kneel, bend, squat while transferring up to 50 pounds of weight.
        • Regularly sit and stand for an extended period.
        • Able to walk on uneven surfaces up to 1/2 mile.
        • Must be able to be aware of surroundings and follow verbal commands while being exposed to moderately loud noises daily.
        • Must be able to adapt to various temperature extremes including but not limited to heat, cold, moisture and wind.
        • Able to visually distinguish colors - red, blue, green, yellow
        • Able to work in a safety sensitive work environment. Benefits:
          • Statewide Safety Systems offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage.
            • Benefits begin at the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
            • Paid, on-the-job training: ATSSA certification, defensive driver training and handling emergencies
            • Quick promotion for employees interested in doing more - you can become a supervisor, estimator or manager with no college degree required RSVP Today! Associated topics: bicyclist, cdl, chauffeur, collections, logistics transportation, pedestrian, procure, transportation, truck, truck driver

Keywords: Area Wide Protective, Seattle , Traffic Control/Flagger, Other , Steilacoom, Washington