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General Utility Construction
Who is Team Fishel?
Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?
Description
Team Fishel, the Best Choice for Utility Construction and Network Installation, is hiring Flaggers for our Lexington, Kentucky office.
Our Lexington Team is managing strong growth, and we're looking for Flaggers to be part of the safest utility construction Team in the U.S.
Position Overview:
A Flagger/Traffic control signaler controls and directs movement of vehicular traffic through roadway construction sites 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. Additionally, Flaggers are responsible for public safety
Essential Responsibilities and Skills:
- Stand in position at construction work site and watch for road traffic to protect equipment and employees.
- Ensure that proper safety equipment is worn at all times at the job sites.
- Control signaling devices and apparatus to safely direct traffic through crossing
- Ability to understand and apply safe traffic control practices, sometimes in stressful or emergency situations.
- Ability to move and maneuver quickly to avoid danger from errant vehicles
- Ability to receive and communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly and courteously
- Ability to control signaling devices (such as paddles and flags) in order to provide clear and positive guidance to drivers approaching traffic control zone
- Ability to recognize dangerous traffic situations and warn workers in sufficient time to avoid injury
- Perform other work related duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Possess a High School Diploma or a GED Certificate.
- Must have some manual labor experience.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and in a variety of weather conditions.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record.
- Must be able to receive, understand, and communicate specific instructions.
- Must be able to successfully pass background check and drug test.
- ATSSA Flagger certificate or equivalent highly preferred.
Team Fishel will provide on-the-job training in all areas of safety, including flagging certification, tool operation and maintenance.
Bilingual experience is a plus.
For more information, you may call 859-771-9061 or apply at
1064 Manchester Street
Lexington, KY 40508
EOE/DFWP
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Leave Benefits
- Teammate Assistance Program
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Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our Teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and a company profit sharing plan!
Join Team Fishel, your future and your team.
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