Flagger (Northwest PA)

Lindy Flagging LLC is seeking Heavy Highway Flaggers for projects in the Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia region. About Lindy Flagging LLC: A subsidiary of The Lindy Group, the premier provider of asphalt paving services and manufacture, concrete manufacturing and distribution, asphalt and aggregate transport, asphalt sealant manufacturing and distribution, and pipeline and utility contracting in the Tri-state region. A part of the PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group family of construction companies, consistently ranked one of the Top 100 Builders nationally by Engineering News-Record. Voted a "Best Places to Work" multiple times. Core values are Safety, Quality, Integrity, Family, and Community. PRIMARY FUNCTION: Control movement of vehicular traffic through construction projects. TYPICAL DUTIES: Discuss traffic routing plans, type and location of control points with construction supervisor. Reliable daily attendance is crucial to traffic control measures at construction sites adjacent to active traffic. Distribute traffic control signs and markers along site in designated pattern. Direct movement of traffic through site, using sign, hand, and flag signals. Warn construction workers when approaching vehicle fails to heed signals to prevent accident and injury to workers. 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. Observe safety and security procedures; determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly. Inform drivers of detour routes through construction sites. Record license number of traffic control violators for police. Follow all policies and procedures and meet all performance goals. Other duties may be assigned. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma/GED and 1 year of related experience/training Able to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos Reliable transportation to get to and from work daily (including weekends) Must pass drug test Must be willing and able to join the local Laborer's union. May be required to submit to a background check (project-specific) Flagger Certification preferred but not required. Willing to work overtime and weekends, and in all types of weather conditions Dependable Able to maintain composure when faced with potential adverse comments/actions from motorists PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. May vary from site to site and in some cases be greater or lesser than indicated here. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly working outdoors and exposed to moving mechanical parts and equipment; possibly high, precarious places of work; and all weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Individuals with Disabilities: PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group wants all interested and qualified candidates to be able to use the career site to review and apply for employment opportunities. If you have a disability and need an accommodation to access this site, please contact us for assistance at 412.807.2000 or email us at careers@pjdick.com. PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group strives to create a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment in which all teams can excel. We are an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contracting Employer and welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates, including covered veterans, minorities, females, and people with disabilities. Our policy is clear: We do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law. To view our EEO policy, click here; to view our Section 503 and VEVRAA Affirmative Action Policy, click here. For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website. Click Here to Apply or use the link below https://ptlg.workbrightats.com/jobs/1226297-126249.html