Elite Flagging, Inc. is always accepting applications for entry into Flagger Certification Class. Class is held in our Cedar Rapids location. Applications for entry may be downloaded here. To submit your completed application for consideration, please email it to recruiter.eliteflagging@gmail.com or drop off at 500 Gateway Place SW.
Minimim Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must have driver’s license and reliable transportation
- The ability to travel overnight throughout the state is preferred
Flagger Job Description
Main purpose is to keep motorists and road workers safe during temporary roadwork by following the safe work practices and training requirements from OSHA and the Manual of Uniform and Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Maintain traffic flow when lanes are closed for emergency or maintenance repairs. Use knowledge of traffic safety and flow to direct vehicles around work sites. work in all kinds of weather and often stand for long periods of time. Flaggers should be attentive and display strong communication and observation skills. We work mainly in teams for construction companies or local departments of transportation. This is a seasonal job, with long hours required during the spring and summer months when road construction is particularly common.
Complete the entire application! Incomplete applications will not be accepted for consideration.
Flagger Duties and Responsibilities
Specific job duties for flaggers will vary some based-on contractor. However, there are several core tasks common to all flaggers, including:
- Direct Vehicles Around Road Construction Sites
Flaggers use hand signals and signs to stop and direct traffic at construction sites. They typically use large direction signs to tell drivers when to stop or proceed slowly. Flaggers might also answer questions about detours. - Communicate with Other Flaggers and Construction Personnel
Using radios, flaggers communicate with other flaggers positioned at different spots along the construction site. This helps them coordinate two-way traffic on single-lane roads. They might also contact members of the construction crew to alert them to any traffic concerns that might impact their work or safety. - Place Traffic Cones and Construction Signs
Flaggers must understand placement of traffic cones and signs at and around road construction sites and adjust them as needed. These signs include detour signs, Road Work Ahead signs, End Road Work signs, and Road Closed signs. Flaggers also assist in retrieval of cones and signs at the end of the workday as directed. - Record Information About Disobedient Drivers
It’s up to flaggers to observe and record any details about drivers who fail to obey construction signs, speed limits, or other directions. They submit this information to site supervisors or, if possible, law enforcement officers.