What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flagger Trainee position at Knife River - Midwest?
At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and we are committed to giving them the tools, training, and time to do their jobs productively and go home safety each day. Our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. We are also a publicly traded company on the NYSE with the ticker symbol KNF and part of the S&P MidCap 400 index.
This position is responsible to safely control the movement of vehicular traffic through construction projects. This position will travel up to a 150-mile radius of Sioux City, IA and will have overnight stays.
The starting wage is $20.00, and up, depending on experience.
Typical Schedule is Monday-Friday 7:00 AM -7:00 PM, with Saturday work as needed.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Safely control movement of motoring public through construction site.
- Discusses traffic routing plans and type of location of control points with supervisor.
- Directs movement of traffic through site, using sign, hand and flag signals.
- Warns construction workers when approaching vehicle fails to heed signals to prevent accident and injury to workers.
- Informs drivers of detour routes through construction sites.
- Records license number of traffic control violation for police.
- May give hand marker to last driver in line up of one-way traffic for flagger at opposite end of site, signaling clearance for reverse flow of traffic.
- Communicate effectively (verbal, listening, written) and work with difficult people under high stress situations. Self-motivated, team-player with good interpersonal skills; ability to maintain positive customer relations and act courteous/respectful of others. Monitor and discuss traffic flow problems with work crew and supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- General education, grammar and arithmetic, GED or high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to provide and maintain proper licensure and acceptable driving record.
- Maintain valid driver's license with acceptable driving record when pilot car operation required.
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.
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