Flagger

 
 

Job ID:  525894

 

Michigan Paving and Materials, a vertically integrated CRH company, energetically drives to continually be a leader in our markets in quality construction materials and value added services by employing innovative techniques and customer-centric practices. We believe that our employees are the reason for our success and we focus on their development and advancement opportunities as well as attracting new talent to our organization. We encourage you to learn more by visiting www.michiganpaving.com, www.stoneco.net or our parent company at www.crhamericas.com

 

Position Overview:

We are looking to hire a 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.

To be successful as a flagger, you should have excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team. Ultimately, a top-notch flagger should demonstrate a sound knowledge of state traffic regulations as well as exceptional observation skills.

Responsibilities:

· 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.

 

Requirements:

· High school diploma or GED.

· Certification through the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA).

· 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 and effective communication skills.

· Obeying and following all applicable traffic laws, rules, and regulations.

· Reporting any defects, accidents, or violations.

· Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors, customers, and the general public at all times.

· Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

· Report to the assigned job site and be ready to begin work at the designated start time.

· Strict adherence to all Safety Practices & Procedures.

· Strict adherence to all company policies and procedures as outlined in the book of company policies.

· Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.

· Individuals are required to wear PPE, steel-toed footwear, safety glasses

 

Job Requirements

· The ability to pass a pre-employment screening and testing

· Strict adherence to safety requirements, procedures and personal protective equipment (PPE) policies

 

Physical Demands

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met in Construction/Materials Operations to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to hear and speak effectively to customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form is required to complete tasks in an efficient and safe manner.

• Vision abilities required by this job include color, close, and distance vision, as well as peripheral, depth, and focus perception vision.
• Work can be performed at heights, requiring the employee to climb and balance in ladders, scaffolds and stair towers, often with narrow steps and passageways.
• This position requires walking, standing, sitting, bending, twisting, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and lifting.
• Regularly required to sit and/or stand during a work shift of at least eight hours per day, on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes in varying weather conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to carry, lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs without assistance
• Ability to operate equipment under extreme temperatures and for extended hours.
•  Must be able to work a flexible schedule, based on project needs and demands.

 

Work Environment

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met in Construction Operations to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is performed outdoors, on a job site, in extreme weather conditions and for extended hours.

Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, dirt, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

Employee regularly works with or near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

Work may involve a variety of substances or materials commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt and concrete.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, frequently walks on uneven surfaces, including natural ground and slopes, in varying weather conditions, and is regularly exposed to wet, humid condition airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold.

The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but may require protective equipment at some facilities.

 

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

What CRH Offers You

 

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

 

 

About CRH

 

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

 

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

 

Michigan Paving and Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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