Flagger

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 - $23.00/hour ESSENTIAL DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. -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.