Flagger (Winnipeg)

Flagger

WE ARE PEOPLEREADY Staffing. It s what we know. Because we ve been providing staffing solutions putting people to work for nearly 30 years. Whether you re looking for work or you re seeking workers for your business PeopleReady is the North American leader in the industrial and on-demand staffing space. The PeopleReady located at Winnipeg Manitoba R3E 3H9 is currently hiring a Flagger Job Description Flaggers are typically employed by agencies or construction companies to control the flow of traffic around road construction sites. They erect warning and detour signs position traffic cones and barricades and inform the construction crew of any safety hazards. Note - Pay Rate for this Job is 16.00 Hour - 17.00 Hour Shift Timing - All Available A traffic control person may also be known as a flag person (flag woman flag man) or signaller. The main role is to Stop slow and safely direct traffic through work or construction sites. Protect workers in the construction zone by regulating traffic flow. Give traffic control directions and signals clearly and precisely so that motorists understand their meaning. Keep the flow of traffic moving with as few delays as possible. Only use traffic control persons when other methods of traffic control are not adequate. Always use barriers barricades lane control devices traffic signal lights sign trucks and other methods as appropriate instead of and or in addition to traffic control persons to ensure the safety of all workers. What should a traffic control person know before each job Before starting each job know The overall traffic protection plan and layout of the traffic control zone. Your duties role and responsibilities. That you have the right training for this job and that you understand your duties. What activities will be done on the work or construction site (e.g. paving grading etc.). What equipment is present and how the equipment will be operated (e.g. scrapers trucks graders etc.). What personal protective equipment is required. Practices and procedures for that job (how to stop and slow traffic) where to stand etc. The traffic control zone will vary depending on the speed allowed on the roadway volume of traffic weather conditions if there is a curve or hill etc. What communication methods will be used including how to use radios hand signals etc. What to do in an emergency including your personal escape route in case a vehicle comes too close. Be sure you have adequate eye sight and hearing ability to do this job safely. How communication will be handled if there is a need for a third (or more) traffic control person such as when the work zone is around curves or hills where sight lines to the other end of the work zone are obstructed. That the stop-slow sign you will use is in good repair (e.g. undamaged clean). That measures are in place and at appropriate distances to give motorist enough warning to slow down. How to report incidents (near-misses accidents etc.). That a traffic control person should never leave their position unattended (e.g. know what the arrangements are for meals and breaks). What should a traffic control person do when controlling traffic When controlling traffic a traffic control person should Always stay alert. The situation can change very quickly. Be visible. Stand where you can see traffic and be seen by traffic. Think ahead and plan your escape route. Know where you will move to if a motorist drives too close. Stand alone which in this case means do not stand in a group of people or beside or in a vehicle or other distractions. Drivers must be able to see you clearly. Stand the correct distance from the work area. This position will vary with the visibility speed and volume of traffic. In general this spot is halfway between the beginning of the taper or detour zone and the traffic control person sign. Do not stand too close to the taper or in the travel lane. Keep visual contact with the other traffic control person if you are not using radios. Work as a team with other traffic control persons. Always check with the other traffic control person to see if it is safe to allow traffic to move. When two or more traffic control persons are required to work as a team at the worksite responsibility for coordination of changes in traffic flow could be assigned to one person. Hold the stop slow sign away from your body and in the driver s line of sight. Raise your free hand with the palm facing the driver to stop traffic. Allow time for the vehicle to stop safely by turning the sign when the vehicle is at an appropriate distance away for the speed it is travelling. After stopping the first vehicle move to a safe position where the incoming next vehicle can see you. Be aware of everything going on around you behind you lane beside you etc. When you are ready to release traffic return to your position outside the travel lane confirm with the other traffic control person it is safe to let traffic move turn the sign to slow and with your free arm signal to drivers to proceed. To slow moving traffic extend the slow sign away from your body (but do not wave it) and use your free hand in an up and down motion (palm down). Be alert for emergency vehicles (police fire ambulance). These vehicles have priority through the traffic control zone. Guide cyclists and pedestrians safely through the zone as well. Cover or remove traffic control person signs when there are no traffic control persons present. Do not assume a vehicle will stop until it has actually come to a full and complete stop. Do not look away from on-coming traffic. Do not do any other activity other than control traffic. Do not use other devices (other than your communication radio) which may distract you or impair your sight hearing or take attention from the job. These devices include personal music players cell phones etc. Only use a cell phone for on-site emergency communication if permitted. Do not participate in arguments with motorists. Be polite do not retaliate stay back and stay safe. If necessary record the incident and report it to your supervisor. Do not try to enforce situations that appear to be breaking highway traffic acts (e.g. speeding dangerous driving driving while impaired etc.). Make a note of the licence plate on the vehicle and discuss with your supervisor. Call the police or emergency services for assistance. Do not use radio communication when blasting activities are occurring. Qualifications Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions Communication skills required - flaggers remain in constant contact with the crew Able to remain in a stationary position for long periods at a time Possess a valid flagger certification