What are the responsibilities and job description for the Union Traffic Control Flagger position at Wright traffic Control Inc (WTC)?
Job Description
Job Description
Union Traffic Control Technician / Flagger
Wright Traffic Control is signatory to local Labor Unions. A Traffic Control Technician / Flagger must be reliable, safety-oriented and is able to travel to and from job sites as assigned.
TCT is ATSSA Certified to ensure professionalism and the highest quality of flagger training. TCT's must sign with Local Laborers Union and are responsible for any sign on fees and dues.
Description :
- Traffic Control Technicians work with construction personnel to provide safety to traffic and pedestrians seeking passage through a work zone
- TCT sets up cones, signs and safety barriers to indicate where traffic may safely drive in accordance with ATSSA and company policy
- TCT utilizes hand-held signs to stop or slowly flow traffic through the work zone
- Traffic control technicians must be alert and always aware of their surroundings
- Compliance with all safety regulations and company policies is mandatory and strictly enforced
Daily duties include but are not limited to :
- Setting up temporary work zones including advanced warning signs and traffic cones to maintain during an active job site and then removed according to ATSSA and PDOT regulations.
- Loading and unloading equipment from the company vehicle
- Complete and submit all required paperwork on time
- Keep company vehicle clean and orderly, informing management of any safety concerns or vehicle problems
- All other job duties as assigned
Qualifications :
- ATSSA certified preferred (will certify right candidate)
- Valid driver's license is required to be hired and throughout employment
- Must have reliable transportation
- Have and maintain a safe driving record
- Must be able to travel to and from job site
- Must be able to pass a drug screen prior to and randomly throughout employment
- The ability to lift, up to 50 pounds
- Excellent verbal communication skills, a must for safety
- TCT must be able to safely work in all-weather
- TCT will be required to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks