Flagger (Seasonal) Job at City of Fort Collins in Fort Collins

Overview

Position Title: Flagger (Seasonal) (Hourly) – City of Fort Collins

Hourly Rate: $18.00 - 22.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)

Department: Streets  |  Location: Streets Dept Main Facility

Employment Type: Part-Time Hourly

Requisition #: req8190

Summary

The City of Fort Collins is looking for Seasonal Flaggers to ensure safe work zones. Flaggers work outdoors to direct the traveling public around construction worksites and protect the work crew. During the winter season, Flaggers perform snow and ice removal duties, including operating small equipment. This is an hourly position for up to 6 months with an anticipated hourly rate of $18.00 - $22.00/hour.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform safe and orderly traffic control and flagging duties within the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards and the City of Fort Collins handbook.
• Assist in snow and ice removal operations, including operating small equipment.
• Protect yourself and the public from road construction and maintenance dangers.
• Protect the work crew from dangers presented by the traveling public.
• Ensure that traffic proceeds smoothly and in a timely fashion through the work zone.
• Set-up and break-down traffic control devices in work zones.
• Answer citizen questions and/or direct them to the right person.
• Respond to emergencies as directed.
• Control and direct the movement of the traveling public through construction worksites.
• Communicate effectively with construction crews and supervisors to coordinate traffic control.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position is not responsible for the supervision of regular City employees.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact with people of diverse identities and backgrounds.
• Strong learning orientation; leverages resources and adapts to changing issues and trends.
• Understanding of diverse needs of internal and external customers, aiming to exceed expectations.
• Ability to utilize digital tools for information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to receive, understand, and act on information presented verbally or in writing.
• Ability to remain flexible with daily changes.
• Ability to be tactful, helpful, and cordial with the public and employees.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to follow and enforce City safety regulations.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Understanding of Federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations.

Education and Experience

• Minimum age 18
• High school diploma or GED

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to work on-call and after hours.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Industry-specific experience is highly desired (1+ year related experience and working around heavy equipment is preferred).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current Driver’s License
• Flagger Certification: may obtain certification through the City of Fort Collins when hired.

Notice

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and in certain circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under law.

POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT, POST OFFER EMPLOYMENT TEST (P.O.E.T), AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED WITHIN FOUR CALENDAR DAYS/96 HOURS OF OFFER. Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position.

EEO Notice

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services and programs. If assistance is needed, please call (970) 221-6535.