Construction Flagger

Job DescriptionJob Description

Overland Corporation

General Summary

Dedicated and observant flagger to monitor the flow of traffic around road construction sites. The flagger's responsibilities include informing motorists of possible detour routes, reporting disobedient drivers to law enforcement officials, and answering motorists’ questions. You should also be able to direct emergency vehicles safely through construction zones as required.

We participate in On-the-Job training program.

Essential Job Accountabilities
 

• Using hand signals and direction signs to direct traffic around road construction sites.
• Communicating with other flaggers using hand-held radios to direct two-way traffic onto a single lane.
• Informing the construction crew of any traffic issues that may affect their safety.
• Appropriately positioning warning and detour signs around construction sites.
• Setting up barricades and traffic cones along construction sites to cordon off certain areas.
• Removing all signs, barricades, and traffic cones upon completion of construction work.
• Assisting the construction crew in the removal of rubble, debris, and hazardous materials.
• Recording the license plate numbers of motorists who neglect to obey traffic signs and directions.
• Excellence communication skill and be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Sound knowledge of state traffic regulations as well as exceptional observation skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license
   

Education
 

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience
   

Work Experience
 

• Appropriate training and experience required
   

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Workers should be able to:
 

• Follow specific directions
• Perform a variety of duties which may often change
• Work within standards of accuracy
• Proven experience working as a flagger.
• Sound knowledge of state traffic regulations.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• The ability to work in harsh weather conditions.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional observation skills.
• Effective communication skills.
   

Physically, Workers Must Be Able To
 

• Stand or walk for long periods
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and manipulate objects
• Frequently lift and carry materials weighing 50 to 100 pounds
• Able to erect warning and detour signs, position traffic cones and barricades
• Inform the construction crew of any safety hazards
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl, and see (naturally or with correction)

Company DescriptionWith over 40 years of industry experience, Overland’s core business is the construction/rehabilitation of public and private heavy civil infrastructure including, but not limited to; roads, airfields, site development, and highway paving.

Our success and longevity in the industry are the direct result of the investment in state of the art equipment and processes; and a core commitment to the continual development of a skilled workforce, extensive network of reliable subcontractors, vendors and other industry partners dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our reputation for safety, skill, and integrity.Company DescriptionWith over 40 years of industry experience, Overland’s core business is the construction/rehabilitation of public and private heavy civil infrastructure including, but not limited to; roads, airfields, site development, and highway paving.\r
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Our success and longevity in the industry are the direct result of the investment in state of the art equipment and processes; and a core commitment to the continual development of a skilled workforce, extensive network of reliable subcontractors, vendors and other industry partners dedicated to maintaining and enhancing our reputation for safety, skill, and integrity.

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