Flagger Jobs

Title: Traffic Control Specialist (Flagger)
Department: Road & Bridge
Supervisor: Foreman
Supervision Exercised: none
Revision: 11.19.2021
BOCC Approval: June 9, 2020

General Summary Summary: Performs a variety of work related to safety during the maintenance and
construction of county roads. Primarily controls traffic for road and bridge project work so
as to ensure the safety of both the work crew and the public.

Other Information: Work is recurring with occasional variances from the norm, requiring a
low degree of complexity in the direction of traffic at assigned projects. Incumbent typically
operates from established well-known procedures and regulations as he/she carries out one
and two step instructions requiring common sense. Incumbent works under clear direction
with regular supervision. Impact of this position is typically limited to the assigned project
where most mistakes will be controlled and corrected without grievous results.
Communicates regularly with coworkers and supervisors, as well as members of the public
as communication is needed for the direction of traffic. Work is typically performed in an
outdoor setting with regular exposure to inclement weather conditions, safety hazards
created by traffic, and other uncomfortable conditions. Work generally involves low stress
due to the work performed, but may have intermittent periods of high stress brought on by
working long hours on continuous days. Typically requires travel that takes place primarily
within the County limits.

Essential Functions The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following duties and
responsibilities which are not listed in any particular order of priority and may be amended
or added to by the County at any time:
1. Ensures proper control of traffic thru the work zone to safeguard both workers and the

traveling public. Provides instruction to drivers and communicates with other workers
and flaggers throughout the day.

2. Collects proper number of signs as needed for use within a project area. Ensures that
signs are in good condition so as to effectively direct and route traffic within a work
area.

3. Ensures proper placement of signage at and around a project work area, compliant
with all M.U.T.C.D. and other safety regulations. Adjusts signs as appropriate
throughout the course of the project so as to maintain proper signage distances.

4. Establishes other signs used for warning drivers of upcoming road hazards.

5. Collects signs at the end of each day. For those signs remaining on location at the end
of the work day, ensures that sign placement is appropriate and meets all safety
criteria.

Secondary Functions 1. Serves in on-call status for off-hours or overtime work.
2. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Specifications 1. Sufficient combination of knowledge, skills and abilities so as to competently perform
the essential functions of the job. High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not
required.

2. Though no specific work experience is required, one year experience with a road

working crew is highly preferred.
3. Must possess proof of Idaho State Certification for Traffic Control.
4. Must possess a current driver’s license with history of good driving record.

5. Ability to read, understand and use a variety of maps and signs used in the direction of

traffic.
6.
7. Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.

8. Ability to be on call as needed for additional traffic control responsibilities during after
hours and weekends.

9. Ability to read and comprehend regular instructions as well as safety rules,
maintenance instructions, etc.

10. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
11. Ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with others, both

inside and outside the organization.
12. Basic knowledge of computer operation.

Working Conditions Ability to perform those physical activities necessary to complete the essential functions of
the job, either with or without reasonable accommodation. Requires regular exposure to
inclement conditions and temperature as incumbent performs job in an outdoor setting for
much of the time. Work involves regular exposure to hazards as represented by oncoming
traffic. Requires continual standing, hearing, grasping and repetitive motions; regular
communication with others (hearing and talking, both in person and over the telephone);
regular pulling, lifting and holding 10 pounds; frequent fingering, grasping, walking, and
repetitive motions. Frequent climbing, reaching, feeling, standing, and all other physical
actions needed to perform the essential functions of the job. Requires good general vision.

Disclaimer This job description is not an employment agreement or contract and management reserves the
right to modify when necessary per Bonner County policy.

I have reviewed and agree this accurately reflect the current responsibilities of my position. I also acknowledge
that it will be placed in my Personnel File.