Barricade Setter/Traffic Control Flagger - Fort Worth East
About the job
- Able to follow instructions and directions.
- Able to communicate effectively with the supervisor.
- Able to work with basic tools such as a screwdriver, hammer, wrench, and drill.
- Able to report to work on time and ready.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Able to stand for 8–12 hours per day.
- Able to lift 50–60 pounds.
- Able to work in all types of weather and in traffic.
- Able to pass pre-employment screening, including a drug test.
- Set up safe work zones with proper equipment.
- Communicate with a partner to keep everyone safe.
- Control traffic flow using stop/slow paddles.
- Provide service and protection to customers.
- Assist field supervisors with job setups and pickups.
- Assist as a flagger on flagging projects.
- Assist with cleanup of the yard and warehouse.
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