Flagger Job Description Template

Job title

Flagger

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable flagger to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will set up at the flagger station with proper signs and an escape route, stop, slow and release traffic using a STOP/SLOW paddle and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Set up at the flagger station with proper signs and an escape route
• Stop, slow and release traffic using a STOP/SLOW paddle
• Coordinate with other flaggers by radio
• Guide pedestrians and cyclists safely through the work zone
• Watch for errant or distracted drivers
• Communicate with drivers calmly and briefly
• Report incidents, near-misses and sign problems
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• No formal educational credential
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of stop/slow paddle signaling and work zone setup awareness
• Alertness and calm communication
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• State flagger certification card
• ATSSA Flagger certification
• Traffic Control Technician (TCT)
• Experience with STOP/SLOW paddles

Skills

• Radio communication
• Traffic control plan reading
• Pedestrian guidance
• Emergency escape procedures
• Patience
• Judgment

Work environment and schedule

Flaggers work outdoors next to live traffic on highways, city streets and rural roads, in heat, cold, rain and at night. The job involves standing for long periods and staying alert to fast-moving vehicles. Shifts often start early and can be long during paving season. Night work is common on busy roads, and work slows in winter in cold climates.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.