Flagger

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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.

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)

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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