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Traffic Control Flagger (Private Rate)

AWP Safety and Careers
Santa Ana, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2026
Company Description


Unlock Your Career Potential in Traffic Safety with AWP Safety – America’s Leading Traffic Management Company!


Job Description


As a Protector, you work with a team at job sites. No experience or degree is needed. Safety comes first—always. We train you. We support you. We help you build a career.

Your daily work includes:

  • Setting up cones, signs, and barricades and taking traffic control equipment down

  • Using a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic, watching traffic and job site activity

  • Following all safety rules taught in training

  • Communicating with your crew and supervisor

  • Helping keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe

  • Working outside all year, in all weather

  • Shifts may change based on job needs: Some nights, weekends, or emergency work may be required

  • You may stand or walk 8 to 12 hours per shift

  • We give you a hard hat, safety goggles, a safety vest, safety whistle, walkie talkie, and cold/hot weather gear: you bring your own steel toe safety boots that go above the ankle.


Qualifications

  • Valid in-state driver’s license

  • Able to stand, walk, and work outside for long periods

  • Able to lift 40–50 pounds

  • Willing to work in traffic and changing weather

  • Flexible schedule; Show up on time, every shift

  • Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test (this is a safety sensitive job)

  • Stay alert around moving traffic and follow all safety rules all the time

  • Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect

  • Must have an ATSSA certified flaggers card or ability to obtain one


Additional Information


Pay:

  • Private rate wage - $27.85 per hour (must be at journeyman level or apprentice level 1-2)
  • Overtime available
  • Pay increases in your first year
  • Paid training and a traffic safety certificate

Benefits for eligible employees include:

  • On demand pay availability
  • Details of PTO and Benefits will be provided by the Union
  • Referral bonuses

Promotion Opportunities:

  • Senior Protector
  • Lead Protector
  • Field Supervisor
  • Manager roles


AWP considers any position that requires the individual to drive an AWP vehicle and/or be present at an AWP worksite for any reason a safety sensitive position.

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

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