What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flagger/Laborer position at Klickitat County Washington?
Basic Job Purpose/Function
Acts as traffic flagger and temporary help to assist in manual road maintenance and construction work and other related work as required. Operates a variety of hand and power tools and various vehicles to accomplish work.
Essential Job Duties
Essential Job Duties:
- Acts as traffic flagger; places traffic cones, signs, barricades and other traffic control devices to insure a smooth flow of traffic; may drive pilot car.
- Builds fence.
- Uses hot and cold asphalt mix to repair chuckholes and roadways.
- Picks up rubbish, debris and dead animals; cleans ditches and culverts by using hand tools; cleans bridges; performs general clean-up work.
- Cuts brush, trees and other vegetation using chain saw, machete, ax, brush hook and other hand tools; burns brush and weeds.
- Conducts ones self in a courteous manner with the public and other employees.
Additional Job Duties:
- Assists other maintenance workers in performing more complex projects and duties as assigned.
Requirements/Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of Traffic Flagging procedures. Care, maintenance and use of assigned equipment. Hazards and safety precautions involved in the performance of assigned tasks.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. Operate and use a variety of power equipment and vehicles used in the performance of duties. Use hand and power tools safely and effectively. Work independently or cooperatively in work crews. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees. Physically perform the essential functions of the job.
- Education and Experience - Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Licenses, Certificates and Other Requirements
Must be 18 years of age.
Valid Washington State approved Flagger's Card. (Preferred but not required, ability to obtain after hire.)
Valid Washington State Drivers License.