Flagger

SUMMARY

Control the movement of vehicular traffic through telecommunication construction and maintenance work zones. Provides a safe work area for Outside Plant personnel, while facilitating the safe and orderly flow of traffic for all road users (motorist, bicyclists and pedestrians). Keeps/maintains company facilities as assigned in clean and orderly condition. Provide support to OSP personnel as directed by Management. Strong adherence to Company best practices and procedures by performing the essential duties and responsibilities listed below.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

· Practices basic principles of traffic control such as: spacing, tapers and being visible to drivers.

· Manage day-to-day work zone set up, maintenance and tear down.

· Discusses traffic routing plans, type and location for set up of control points with supervisor/jobsite lead.

· Distributes traffic control signs and markers along site in designated pattern.

· Directs movement of traffic through work zone using sign, hand and flag signals.

· Warns construction workers when approaching vehicle fails to heed signals to prevent accident and injury to workers.

· Inform drivers of detour routes through construction work zones.

· Record license number of traffic control violators for police.

· Keep company assigned flagging vehicle and equipment well organized and in working order.

· Perform simple maintenance and repairs/organize/clean OSP garages, grounds and cable yard daily.

· Maintain Outside Plant Modules (OPM’s), including snow removal, apply salt and weed

whacking/trimming.

· Inspect/maintain and test monthly the company portable generators that support OPM’s during

power outages.

· Perform property and worksite restoration to pre-work site condition.

· Pickup, transport and deliver items as needed (equipment, tools, supplies, materials, etc.) at both onsite and offsite facilities.

· Support Management in preventive maintenance of equipment and tools with general maintenance, cleaning and simple repairs.

· Support Management to maintain ANSI inspection for aerial units and ladder inspection data.

· Maintain a consistent and unrelenting focus on safety throughout all job functions.

· On occasion may assist Management/Vendors with general cleaning, maintenance, and repairs of facilities.

· On occasion may assist Management/Vendors with sidewalk and parking lot snow removal and salting.

· Set up and take down tables, chairs and equipment for events and activities.

· On Occasion may assist Management/Vendors with office space set-up or deconstruction.

· Vehicle maintenance such as wash, clean, check fluids, tire pressure and take to designated locations to perform preventative maintenance as assigned by Management.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Valid flagging certification card.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively, especially when working under pressure. Good interpersonal skills with both internal and external customers.

Be able to work independently (minimal supervision). Must be able to follow instructions.

Must be flexible.

Must be available to work weekends, nights and holidays (if needed). Must be able to work outside in all kinds of weather.

Safely operate and maintain/ clean assigned vehicle.

ATTENDANCE

Regular attendance is an essential job duty; Must be able to work 10-hour shifts; Able to work weekends and holidays as needed; Work overtime as required; Must be able to travel overnight to attend off-site functions.

TECHNICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE

Must have basic computer and Internet skills; knowledge of software products such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is a plus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No formal supervisory responsibility.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid driver's license required with clean driving record. Valid flagging certification card required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to read and interpret instructions and correspondence; interpret documents and safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but simple written or oral instructions. Ability to problem solve and deal with standardized situations with occasional variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work performed requires regular physical activity. Sustained periods of standing or walking; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and move/carry, push/pull items up to 50 pounds.

Ability to use garden tools and equipment. Ability to climb stairs and ladders at moderate heights. Manual dexterity to complete physical tasks is essential. Specific vision and hearing abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to talk and hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to all outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; chemicals; and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

OTHER

Must adhere to Company safety procedures.

Employee must be available to work overtime as required, be able to travel for conferences, seminars, and other off-site functions and must adhere to Company policies and procedures.

Regular attendance is essential (i.e. is consistently at work and on time).

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and the employee will also be required to perform other reasonably related duties and tasks, in accordance with business needs, as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management personnel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.19 - $24.05 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation Package:

• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Warwick, NY 10990: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $24