Traffic Control Flagger
About the job
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Ability to stand for 8–12 hours a day.
- Two years of outdoor labor experience is listed; the posting also states that no experience is necessary and training will be provided.
- Willingness to work in various weather conditions and traffic settings.
- Experience driving.
- Must pass pre-employment screenings, including a drug test.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly and move or travel long distances within work zones.
- Ability to read and understand instructions, plans, and maps of work-zone locations.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends.
- Excellent attendance and dependable transportation are required.
- High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
- Valid ATSSA Flagger Certification is required.
- Establish and maintain safe work zones using the proper equipment.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure the safety of all.
- Manage traffic flow effectively with stop/slow paddles.
- Set up barricades, cones, and related signage to provide a safe flagging work environment for partners in the work zone.
- Drive to and from designated work zones with all equipment necessary to provide a safe work zone.
- Document and communicate with dispatch, operations, and customers regarding equipment utilized and the proper location of set-up.
- Maintain job sites and equipment to ensure high-quality set-ups and follow The AWP Safety Way.
- Read and understand specific plans and instructions to meet customer expectations.
- Make field adjustments and corrections to keep the project safe for customers, the municipality, the motoring public, and pedestrians passing through the work zone.
- Perform pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
- Possess and wear required personal protective equipment, including steel- or composite-toed boots, a Type 3 reflective vest, hard hat, eye protection, gloves, and any other necessary equipment.
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