Experienced Crew Member

Description

SUMMARY

A Crew Member performs traffic control and flagging activities as needed; follows safety rules and regulations in all work zone and flagging sites, including placing signs, barricades, traffic cones, and other warning devices; duties may vary according to job assignment. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs motorists by flagging them away from worker activities, moving equipment, and oncoming traffic.
• Set-up signs, cones, etc. around work areas to divert traffic.
• Maintains worksite equipment use. 
• Makes sure traveling public is always safe.
• Coordinates with crew leads on daily work plans/locations.
• Works with crew leads or officers to ensure job tickets are accurately completed.
• Coordinates with officers on maintaining work zone.
• Relays information to officers/crew leads regarding team issues.
• Completes final walkthrough to ensure worksite equipment is collected.
• Complete daily paperwork accurately and timely.
• Works with officers for additional equipment or staff as needed.
• Assists with setup and breakdown of worksite.
• Maintains visibility outside of vehicles.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have ability to follow all safety rules and regulations and wear proper safety equipment.
• Without supervision must be able to set up and perform a flagger position at job sites based on site plan and or manager/contractor directions.
• Ability to adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule – weekends required at some locations.
• Ability to operate a 2-way radio.
• Ability to provide the highest level of customer service to all customers.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to demonstrates a strong commitment to safety.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires standing & sitting for prolonged periods of time, up to 8 – 12 hours a day
• Requires lifting up 50lbs
• Requires using hands to handle, control or lift objects
• Requires reaching with hands and arms for up to 14 hours a day
• Requires being outside and exposed to environmental conditions
• Requires being in traffic and construction environment
• Requires repetitive movement
• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, moving equipment, machinery parts, moving traffic, fumes and airborne particles.
• Exposure to reasonable noise levels
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less

Incentive: 

• $500.00 sign on bonus after 90 days of consistent employment and qualifying conditions.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Employee will follow all Environmental Health and Safety rules that are set forth by the company.

COMMENTS:

This job description is an outline of the major recurring responsibilities of the job. It is not intended to be all-inclusive of the work to be performed. Other related job objectives, special assignments and less significant responsibilities will be performed by the incumbent(s).

Requirements

  EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 6 months experience as a flagger is required. 
• Excellent attendance, dependable transportation, and good work ethic required.
• Must have valid Tennessee Flagger Certification Card. 
• Must have clean driving record