Seasonal Flaggers

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.

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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 driver’s 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 and 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 with others (hearing
and talking, both in person and over the telephone); regular pulling, lifting and holding 10 pounds;
frequent fingering, grasping, walking, and repetitive motions. Frequent climbing, reaching, feeling,
standing, and all other physical actions needed to perform the essential functions of the job.
Requires good general vision.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, and management
reserves the right to modify it when necessary.