Job Information
Licking County Engineer's Office and Highway Department Flagger (Seasonal) in Newark, Ohio
Licking County Government
Notice of Job Opportunity
Date Opened: 5/21/2024 Date Closed: Until Filled
Position: Flagger (Seasonal)
Agency: Engineer's Office/Highway Department
Minimum Qualifications:
Valid Ohio Driver's License. Safe driving record. Possess a High School Diploma or a GED Certificate.
Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work of this class.
Additional Qualifications (Agency/Dept. Qualifications):
Ability to move and maneuver quickly to avoid danger from errant vehicles; must have some manual labor experience; must be able to stand for extended periods of time and in a variety of weather conditions; must be able to receive, understand, and communicate specific instructions; ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the general public; perform other duties as required.
Hours: 7:00 a.m. -- 2:00 p.m. (M-TH) Seasonal
Salary: $16.00/hr
Duties:
· 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
· 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
· Ability to receive and communicate specific instructions clearly, firmly and courteously
· Ability to recognize dangerous traffic situations and warn workers in sufficient time to avoid injury
· Perform other work-related duties as assigned
Application Procedures: Submit completed application, resume and cover letter to the Licking County Engineer's Office Attn: Kim Christian, 20 South Second Street, 3rd Floor, Newark, Ohio 43055. Applications can be obtained in person in the Engineer's Office between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily or printed from the web site at www.lcounty.com.
Successful candidates will be subject to Licking County's pre-employment drug screen
Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer