Certified Flagger

MTS Mobile Staffing is seeking reliable, safety-minded Certified Flaggers to safely manage traffic flow around active construction sites and infrastructure projects across Colorado. In this role, you will serve as the "safety conductor" on the road, protecting construction crews, drivers, and pedestrians from accidents. MTS Mobile Staffing offers flexible day-labor and long-term assignments with options for daily or weekly pay, plus free company-provided transportation to and from the job site. Job Summary As a Certified Flagger, you will regulate the movement of vehicles and pedestrians through designated work zones. You will use standardized signaling devices, monitor environmental hazards, and coordinate seamlessly with your crew. This position is physically demanding, safety-sensitive, and requires operating outdoors in highly dynamic environments. Key Responsibilities - Direct Live Traffic: Use stop/slow paddles, flags, and hand gestures to safely control vehicle flow around road construction areas. - Deploy Equipment: Set up, position, and dismantle traffic cones, barricades, and warning signage according to CDOT and DOT regulations. - Team Communication: Maintain constant communication with partner flaggers and equipment operators using hand-held two-way radios. - Enforce Worksite Safety: Alert the construction crew immediately of any incoming traffic hazards or reckless motorists. - Public Relations: Inform drivers of detours and answer basic traffic questions in a clear, professional, and friendly manner. - General Support: Assist the construction crew with light labor duties and site cleanup when traffic control is not actively required. Requirements & Qualifications - Valid Certification: Must possess a current state-approved or CDOT Flagger Certification Card. (Note: MTS Mobile Staffing hosts weekly certification training classes for uncertified candidates.) - Identification: Two valid forms of government-issued ID are required for onboarding. - Physical Stamina: Ability to stand continuously for long shifts (8--12 hours) and lift up to 50 pounds. - Weather Resilience: Capability to work outdoors in changing, extreme climates (heat, snow, rain, and heavy wind). - Punctuality: Must arrive early at the local MTS dispatch office (typically between 5:45 AM and 6:00 AM) for morning assignments. - Communication: Strong verbal and visual communication skills, including clear depth perception and peripheral vision. - Screening: Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening. Compensation & Perks - Hourly Pay: Typically ranges from $16.00 to $18.00+ per hour, depending on location and project assignment. - Pay Frequency: Flexible options for daily or weekly pay cycles. - Free Transportation: MTS provides free transport from their local dispatch offices directly to and from active jobsites.