What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flagperson position at Glenn O. Hawbaker, Inc.?
Job Summary
Provide flagging/traffic control services at assigned construction site to ensure public and crew safety. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct and indirect supervision.
Essential Functions
Provide flagging/traffic control services at assigned construction site to ensure public and crew safety. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct and indirect supervision.
Essential Functions
- Perform all functions of flagging including but not limited to workin in intersections, two-lane, multi-lane, divided and limited access highways in accordance with State and company safety regulations and procedures to ensure traffic proceeds smoothly and in a timely fashion while ensuring public and crew safety.
- Communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly and courteously to drivers approaching a temporary traffic control zone in frequently changing situations.
- Ensure that all flagging equipment is in good condition at all times.
- Constantly be aware of the potential hazards present when working around construction equipment and the motoring public.
- Exercise proper care and maintenance of equipment.
- Arrive for start time to various job site locations.
- Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays and Sundays.
- Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.
- PennDOT regulations for traffic control.
- Control signaling devices (such as paddles and flags).
- Use company radio equipment to provide clear and positive guidance.
- Remain attentive for extended periods of time.
- Learn and follow GOH company policies and procedures.
- Work under direct and indirect supervision.
- walk long distances
- work with a team
- Must be courteous, cooperative, and patient.
- Must be available to travel and have dependable transportation.
- Prefer valid driver's license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
- Must be adaptable to last minute schedule changes.
- Prefer High School diploma or equivalent.
- No previous experience required.
- Must maintain Flagger Training in accordance with PennDOT guidelines.
- Constantly (67%-100%)move and maneuver quickly in order to avoid danger from errant vehicles.
- Constantly (67%-100%)stand for extended periods of time in extreme and adverse weather conditions.
- Constantly (67%-100%)work in field environments with exposure to dust, inclement weather conditions, extreme heat, noise, vibrations and a variety of petroleum products.
- Constantly (67%-100%)walk and work on uneven terrain.
- Constantly (67%-100%)wear required personal protective equipment.
- Frequently (33%-67%)lift up to 50 pounds.
