What are the responsibilities and job description for the TRAFFIC CONTROL FLAGGER position at Diamond D Industries?
Company Overview:
Diamond D Industries, LLC is the nation’s leading women-owned heavy construction specialist. Based in South Louisiana, DDI offers clearing, access, site preparation, logistics, and storm response services throughout North America.
Traffic Control Flagger:
The Traffic Control Flagger is to ensure that pedestrians and automobiles do not interfere with a construction project. Must demonstrate knowledge of applying and identifing standard work zone flagger control references.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintaining the flow of traffic around the construction sites.
- Direct traffic using a stop-slow sign and other control devices.
- Closing the lanes in case of maintenance and emergency work.
- Setting up traffic cones and signs around the site.
- Using hand signals to direct traffic flow.
- Answering questions about the detours.
- Give and receive radio updates to coordinate with other road traffic personnel, construction workers and emergency response teams.
- Complete site checks and monitor traffic behavior and flow to ensure public safety.
- Take instructions from crew leaders, foreman, managers, inspectors, auditors or officials.
- Removing the barricades, traffic cones and sign boards after completion of work.
- Any additional tasks or projects assigned by their supervisor.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Candidate must possess a High School diploma or GED.
- Candidate must possess an OSHA 10 certification or be willing to obtain it.
- Candidate must possess a PowerSafe Safety training certification or be willing to obtain it.
- Ability to obtain Traffic Control Flagger Certification (ATSSA).
- Knowledge of proper flagging signals, procedures and standard flagger practices of various situations to protect project personnel and provide safe, courteous, and authoritative directions to traffic seeking passage through the work zone.
- Ability to understand and communicate information.
- Knowledge of safety and traffic control devices.
- Knowledge of understanding traffic rules.
- Proficiency in non-verbal communication such as hand signals and signs.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of principles of transportation.
- Ability to showcase physical fitness.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
- Successful candidates must complete a drug screening and background check prior to employment.
Acknowledgement:
I have read and understand the essential job tasks and my responsibilities as outlined above. I understand that this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than a “at-will” employment relationship.
