Seasonal Highway Flag Person

Company: Pennington County
Location: Rapid City
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job Description:

Position Description

Position Objective:

The Flag Person performs flagging duties and assists in maintenance work on County highways and bridges, including asphalt repairs, gravel road maintenance, mowing and other duties as directed.

Position Functions

Essential Functions:

• Perform flagging traffic control duties on County highway projects in compliance with MUTCD and SD Flagger Certification guidelines
• Assist in maintenance work on County highways and bridges, including asphalt repairs, gravel road maintenance and mowing.

This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive duties of the position. Incumbents may be required to follow any other instructions, and to perform any other related duties as may be required. Qualifications

Experience and/or Education Required:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• Previous highway construction or maintenance work desirable
• Required to complete SD Flagger Certification Class (Provided)
• Valid driver's license

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently sit, walk, stand, bend, kneel, stoop, reach and lift, push or pull
• Upper body strength is a requisite to lift/move 20 lbs. unassisted; and lift/move 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• The ability to talk and hear through face-to-face communication is needed.
• Will be required to use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Additional Information

Working Environment:

• Most work is performed outdoors where the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme cold, extreme heat, moving mechanical parts, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic chemicals, high volume traffic, heavy equipment and noise related to construction projects. Noise level may be loud at times.

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