What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traffic Control Specialist (Flagger) position at Bonner County Human Resources and Risk Management?
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Bonner County Job Description
Page 1 of 2 Revised on 04/18/2025
JOB TITLE: TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (FLAGGER)
Department: Road and Bridge
Supervisor: Foreman
Supervision Exercised: None
Exempt Status: Hourly
Benefits Eligibility Status: Non-Eligible
BOCC Approval: 06/09/2020
Summary
Performs a variety of work related to safety during the maintenance and
construction of county
roads. Primarily controls traffic for road and bridge project work so as
to ensure the safety of both
the work crew and the public.
Work is recurring with occasional variances from the norm, requiring a
low degree of complexity in
the direction of traffic at assigned projects. Incumbent typically
operates from established well-
known procedures and regulations as he/she carries out one and two step
instructions requiring
common sense. Incumbent works under clear direction with regular
supervision. Impact of this
position is typically limited to the assigned project where most
mistakes will be controlled and
corrected without grievous results. Communicates regularly with
coworkers and supervisors, as
well as members of the public as communication is needed for the
direction of traffic. Work is
typically performed in an outdoor setting with regular exposure to
inclement weather conditions,
safety hazards created by traffic, and other uncomfortable conditions.
Work generally involves low
stress due to the work performed but may have intermittent periods of
high stress brought on by
working long hours on continuous days. Typically requires travel that
takes place primarily within
the County limits.
Essential Functions
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following
duties and responsibilities
which are not listed in any particular order of priority and may be
amended or added to by the
County at any time:
Ensures proper control of traffic thru the work zone to safeguard both
workers and the
traveling public. Provides instruction to drivers and communicates with
other workers and
flaggers throughout the day.
Collects proper number of signs as needed for use within a project area.
Ensures that signs
are in good condition so as to effectively direct and route traffic
within a work area.
Ensures proper placement of signage at and around a project work area,
compliant with all
M.U.T.C.D. and other safety regulations. Adjusts signs as appropriate
throughout the course
of the project so as to maintain proper signage distances.
Establishes other signs used for warning drivers of upcoming road
hazards.
Collects signs at the end of each day. For those signs remaining on
location at the end of the
workday, ensures that sign placement is appropriate and meets all safety
criteria.
Bonner County Job Description
Page 2 of 2 Revised on 04/18/2025
Secondary Functions
Serves in on-call status for off-hours or overtime work.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Sufficient combination of knowledge, skills and abilities so as to
competently perform the
essential functions of the job. High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred But Not Required.
Though no specific work experience is required, one year experience with
a road working
crew is highly preferred.
Must possess proof of Idaho State Certification for Traffic Control.
Must possess a current drivers license with history of good driving
record.
Ability to read, understand and use a variety of maps and signs used in
the direction of
traffic.
Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to be on call as needed for additional traffic control
responsibilities during afterhours
and weekends.
Ability to read an d comprehend regular instructions as well as safety
rules, maintenance
instructions, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with
others, both inside
and outside the organization.
Basic knowledge of computer operation.
Physical Abilities & Working Conditions
Ability to perform those physical activities necessary to complete the
Essential Functions Of The Job,
either with or without reasonable accommodation. Requires regular
exposure to inclement
conditions and temperature as incumbent performs job in an outdoor
setting for much of the time.
Work involves regular exposure to hazards as represented by oncoming
traffic. Requires continual
standing, hearing, grasping and repetitive motions; regular
communication w
please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2528591
Bonner County Job Description
Page 1 of 2 Revised on 04/18/2025
JOB TITLE: TRAFFIC CONTROL SPECIALIST (FLAGGER)
Department: Road and Bridge
Supervisor: Foreman
Supervision Exercised: None
Exempt Status: Hourly
Benefits Eligibility Status: Non-Eligible
BOCC Approval: 06/09/2020
Summary
Performs a variety of work related to safety during the maintenance and
construction of county
roads. Primarily controls traffic for road and bridge project work so as
to ensure the safety of both
the work crew and the public.
Work is recurring with occasional variances from the norm, requiring a
low degree of complexity in
the direction of traffic at assigned projects. Incumbent typically
operates from established well-
known procedures and regulations as he/she carries out one and two step
instructions requiring
common sense. Incumbent works under clear direction with regular
supervision. Impact of this
position is typically limited to the assigned project where most
mistakes will be controlled and
corrected without grievous results. Communicates regularly with
coworkers and supervisors, as
well as members of the public as communication is needed for the
direction of traffic. Work is
typically performed in an outdoor setting with regular exposure to
inclement weather conditions,
safety hazards created by traffic, and other uncomfortable conditions.
Work generally involves low
stress due to the work performed but may have intermittent periods of
high stress brought on by
working long hours on continuous days. Typically requires travel that
takes place primarily within
the County limits.
Essential Functions
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following
duties and responsibilities
which are not listed in any particular order of priority and may be
amended or added to by the
County at any time:
Ensures proper control of traffic thru the work zone to safeguard both
workers and the
traveling public. Provides instruction to drivers and communicates with
other workers and
flaggers throughout the day.
Collects proper number of signs as needed for use within a project area.
Ensures that signs
are in good condition so as to effectively direct and route traffic
within a work area.
Ensures proper placement of signage at and around a project work area,
compliant with all
M.U.T.C.D. and other safety regulations. Adjusts signs as appropriate
throughout the course
of the project so as to maintain proper signage distances.
Establishes other signs used for warning drivers of upcoming road
hazards.
Collects signs at the end of each day. For those signs remaining on
location at the end of the
workday, ensures that sign placement is appropriate and meets all safety
criteria.
Bonner County Job Description
Page 2 of 2 Revised on 04/18/2025
Secondary Functions
Serves in on-call status for off-hours or overtime work.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Sufficient combination of knowledge, skills and abilities so as to
competently perform the
essential functions of the job. High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred But Not Required.
Though no specific work experience is required, one year experience with
a road working
crew is highly preferred.
Must possess proof of Idaho State Certification for Traffic Control.
Must possess a current drivers license with history of good driving
record.
Ability to read, understand and use a variety of maps and signs used in
the direction of
traffic.
Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to be on call as needed for additional traffic control
responsibilities during afterhours
and weekends.
Ability to read an d comprehend regular instructions as well as safety
rules, maintenance
instructions, etc.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with
others, both inside
and outside the organization.
Basic knowledge of computer operation.
Physical Abilities & Working Conditions
Ability to perform those physical activities necessary to complete the
Essential Functions Of The Job,
either with or without reasonable accommodation. Requires regular
exposure to inclement
conditions and temperature as incumbent performs job in an outdoor
setting for much of the time.
Work involves regular exposure to hazards as represented by oncoming
traffic. Requires continual
standing, hearing, grasping and repetitive motions; regular
communication w