Traffic Control Flagger
$17 - $17.75/hr
Entry
Chandler, AZ, USA
In Person
Security & Protective ServicesSecurity Guarding & Patrol
About the job
Requirements
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Ability to stand for 8–12 hours per day is required.
- Outdoor labor experience is listed as two years, though the posting also states that no experience is necessary and training will be provided.
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions and traffic settings is required.
- Driving experience is required.
- Candidates must pass pre-employment screenings, including a drug test.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds repeatedly and move or travel long distances within work zones is required.
- Ability to read and understand instructions, plans, and maps of work zone locations is required.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends, is required.
- Excellent attendance and dependable transportation are required.
- A high school diploma or equivalent work experience is required.
- A valid ATSSA Flagger Certification is required; the posting also offers paid training that includes ATSSA certification.
- Required personal protective equipment includes steel- or composite-toed boots, a Type 3 reflective vest, a hard hat, eye protection, gloves, and other equipment as needed.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain safe work zones using appropriate equipment.
- Collaborate with team members to help ensure safety.
- Manage traffic flow using stop/slow paddles.
- Set up barricades, cones, and related signage to create a safe flagging environment for work-zone partners.
- Drive to and from designated work zones with the equipment needed to establish a safe work zone.
- Document and communicate with dispatch, operations, and customers about equipment used and setup locations.
- Maintain job sites and equipment to ensure high-quality setups and follow the AWP Safety Way.
- Read and understand specific plans and instructions to meet customer expectations.
- Make field adjustments and corrections to keep work zones safe for customers, municipalities, motorists, and pedestrians.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
- Wear required personal protective equipment.
Desired Qualifications
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills to understand work-zone needs.
About the company
AWP Safety provides worksite traffic safety services for utility, infrastructure, and construction projects. It uses on-site technicians and equipment, along with permitting and traffic design, to create and enforce project-specific traffic plans and manage operations on site. The company differentiates itself by growing through acquisitions to standardize services and expand from cone-focused traffic control into a nationwide safety partner with a broad service footprint. Its goal is to be the leading nationwide partner for worksite safety by offering a complete, integrated solution from planning to on-site execution.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
North Canton, Ohio
Founded
1981
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 2025 acquisitions expanded Texas, Oregon, Colorado, and Nebraska coverage immediately.
- AWP Safety named a CFO in February 2026 to tighten forecasting and cash conversion.
- August 2026 regional leadership hires target Southwest and Gulf Coast demand from infrastructure growth.
What critics are saying
- April 2026 unpaid-wage litigation targets Driver Protectors and overtime practices in court.
- Indeed ratings sit at 2.4, with pay and advancement scoring 1.9 and 2.0.
- Heavy acquisition integration can break service quality, creating customer churn after each closing.
What makes AWP Safety unique
- AWP Safety bundled traffic control, planning, rentals, and sign manufacturing across 143 facilities.
- Kohlberg-backed roll-ups added 21 companies, deepening density across utilities, broadband, and infrastructure.
- August 2026 leadership appointments span Texas through Idaho, signaling a national operating platform.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral bonuses