Seasonal Flag Person

Position Objective:  
The Flag Person performs flagging duties and assists in maintenance work on County highways and bridges, including asphalt repairs, gravel road maintenance, and mowing.

Essential Functions:

• Perform flagging traffic control duties on County highway projects in compliance with MUTCD and SD Flagger Certification guidelines
• Assist in maintenance work on County highways and bridges, including asphalt repairs, gravel road maintenance, and mowing
• Perform additional duties as assigned
• Maintain compliance with all County policies and procedures

Education And/Or Experience Required:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Previous highway construction or maintenance work desirable
• Required to complete SD Flagger Certification Class (Provided by Department)
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to frequently sit, walk, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, reach and lift, push or pull
• Must be able to move up to 20 pounds unassisted, and move 50 pounds with assistance
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively on telephone and in-person

Required to use appropriate personal protective equipmentWorking Environment:

• Most work is performed outdoors where the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions including; extreme cold, extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, high volume traffic, heavy equipment and noise related to construction projects. Noise level may be loud at times.
• Overtime hours may be required

Salary : $19