Flagger

Description

Since starting in 1983, Tapani has evolved from a single-person operation to a family-led legacy, maintaining a fun and friendly environment from the beginning. With a large team across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we now cover five diverse market sectors: Civil Site Development, Buildings, Environmental, Transportation, and Utility Infrastructure. The consistent dedication to our core values has helped us grow, creating more opportunities for our current team and the need for new teammates.

Take a look what our current employees say about working for Tapani: Tapani Careers

Job Purpose and Summary

The Flagger is responsible for ensuring traffic flows smoothly and safely through a job site, ensuring the safety of the workers and the public.

Responsibilities

Provide the job site with traffic control

Place signs according to plan prior to shift start

Adjust cone placement when needed

Understand the onsite work plan for the day

Understand when to send and stop traffic

Provide flagging services as needed

Maintain clear communication

Communicate with other Flaggers

Communicate with TCS for daily plan

Communicate with job crew to understand daily activities

Communicate with Traffic Control Manager about scheduling and project needs, any job concerns

Attend your station at all times

Maintain vigilant observance to traffic and report any dangers to site supervisor

Assist with any duties required to help the field or provide better flagging services

Work longer hours and Saturdays

Communicating with others both inside and outside the organization.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

No formal education or experience required.

Must have WA State/ OR State flagging card

Completed First Aid/ CPR Training

Must be 18 years of age or older

Training one day with experienced flagger or until new flagger feels comfortable.

Excellent decision making, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Problem solving skills

Ability to work with a team

Ability to mentor and train coworkers

Ability to have independent judgment and action

Creativity

Willingness to help out when and where needed with miscellaneous tasks

Ability to maintain flexibility

Willingness to learn

Maintain a positive attitude

Ability to lift and carry 60 lbs.

Understanding traffic and how it flows

Working Environment

Working conditions for this position will be mainly field work. Hours can vary depending on the needs of the project. Common hours range from 7am to 5pm with longer hours, night and weekend work necessary during the busy season or as project needs arise. Work is not consistent Monday through Friday but as project needs arise.

Frequent walking

Continuous standing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions of feet and hands/wrists.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay: $18.68 - $31.13 per hour (based on qualifications and experience)

Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiums

Additional voluntary insurance options include: Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances.

Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick Time

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) options with up to 4% employer match

See the full list of benefits here