About This Role
This construction flagging role ensures the safety and flow of traffic in work zones. The flagger is responsible for setting up traffic control zones, adjusting work zone equipment, and responding to emergencies and hazards, while upholding quality, delivery, safety, and responsiveness requirements.
Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust, and dismantle traffic control zones according to approved traffic control plans and site requirements
- Place and retrieve signs, cones, barricades, and other traffic control devices
- Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic using clear and precise hand signals and approved stop/slow paddles
- Maintain awareness of changing traffic conditions and adjust traffic control measures as needed
- Perform all work in accordance with OSHA, Oregon OSHA, and company safety policies and procedures
- Ensure traffic control activities comply with ODOT standards and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
- Respond appropriately to emergencies, hazards, and unsafe work conditions
- Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and incident investigations as required
- Report all injuries, incidents, near misses, hazards, and non-compliance concerns immediately
- Maintain a safe work environment for employees, contractors, motorists, and pedestrians
- Communicate effectively with dispatch, supervisors, clients, and team members regarding assignments and worksite conditions
- Receive daily job assignments and confirm availability as required
- Use appropriate communication tools, including smartphones and navigation applications, to support job performance
- Demonstrate professionalism and effective de-escalation when interacting with the public
- Maintain and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Ensure all required traffic control equipment is available and in good working condition
- Travel reliably to assigned worksites
- Use navigation tools such as Google Maps, Waze, or Apple Maps to arrive on time to assignments
Requirements
- Valid Oregon Flagger Certification (or willingness to obtain certification upon hire)
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of traffic control procedures and work zone safety standards
- Understanding of OSHA, Oregon OSHA, and MUTCD guidelines
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance after 90 days
- Free flagger certification upon hire
- Incremental raises
- An amazing culture where you will feel supported and recognized for your work
About the Company
D&H Flagging is a division of The Universal Group, which was recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed companies in 2026. The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labor, and occupational health and safety training, managing projects from conception to completion.