Flagger

Job Description:

Flagger

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

NATURE OF WORK
A temporary position held within the Road Maintenance or Engineering Sections of the Department of Public Works. Under close supervision, performs traffic control duties and maintains County roads in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

The following duties are the fundamental, crucial job duties performed by this position. This is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that may be assigned. Incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned and appropriate for the position.

• Performs traffic control and flagging activities as needed; follows safety rules and regulations on all work zones and flagging sites, including placing signs, barricades, traffic cones, and other warning devices; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Operates pickups and flatbed trucks (not requiring a commercial driver’s license), and miscellaneous hand tools in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; conducts routine equipment maintenance and daily equipment inspections according to County standards.
• Performs basic road repair and maintenance tasks, reports safety hazards and traffic problems.
• Performs manual labor assignments as needed, cuts brush with hand tools, chips, loads and hauls brush, removes dead animals along county roads, clears rights-of-way of brush and other debris to improve visibility or diminish road hazards.
• Does facility housekeeping and maintenance.
• Prepares reports and maintains records.
• Responds to emergencies as directed and performs tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection during emergencies.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Public Works has six Road Maintenance shops throughout the county and a Traffic Control work group in Chehalis. Public Works will create a pool of Extra-Help Flaggers from this recruitment, who will be contacted as needed.

Work is performed outdoors at construction sites, maintenance facilities and outside environments with exposure to inclement weather. Moderate physical demands: strength sufficient to lift and move items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds; may be exposed to safety hazards and dangerous tools and equipment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED equivalent; 18 years of age or older; Washington State Traffic Control Flagger’s card; Complete First Aid/CPR training programs; Valid driver’s license.

COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors)

Knowledge of:

• Techniques of traffic control.
• OSHA safety rules and regulations, and safety standards in hazardous traffic environments.
• Federal and state safety laws and regulations.

Skills in:

• Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of pickup trucks, flatbed trucks as well as miscellaneous handheld tools according to standard operating and safety procedures.
• Following safe work practices.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Following verbal and written instructions.

Ability to:

• Learn and follow County policies and procedures.

Behaviors:

• Regular, reliable attendance with minimal unplanned absences.
• A willingness to embrace change and grow personally, professionally, and as an organization.
• Earn trust and respect through clear communication, follow-through, taking ownership and maintaining confidentiality while providing professional services.
• Accept personal responsibility for work, actions, and words.
• Commit to the delivery of public services that will benefit the community and contribute to the well-being and quality of life for the citizens of Lewis County.
• Build constructive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.

Lewis County is an equal opportunity employer that provides access, free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by law in employment or provisions of services.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Salary:

$19.27 - $22.92 Hourly