Flagperson - Grande Prairie, Canada - Wapiti Gravel Suppliers
Description
Wapiti Gravel Suppliers, a division of NPA Ltd.is one of Western Canada's largest paving contractors, with over 700 employees helping us provide our products and services throughout Alberta, Saskatchewan and the Northwest Territories.
Our equipment fleet and shops are among the most modern in our business.We take pride in our employees and place a high-value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day.
SummaryAre you a motivated, driven and enthusiastic person? Are you looking to start a career in road construction? Do you want to join a company where there is ample training opportunities and room for advancement?
Wapiti Gravel Suppliers is now hiring
Flaggers for the 2023 Construction Season
Key Responsibilities
- Review and understand site specific instructions in order to direct traffic.
- Maintain an understanding for the work site and consult with the Supervisor to understand work being conducted and any potential hazards.
- Set up, reposition, and remove traffic control signage.
- Keep the workspace free of traffic and warn oncoming traffic of potential hazards to ensure the safety of workers and the public.
- Communication with other traffic control workers using signals and radios to ensure the smooth flow of traffic.
- Maintain awareness of physical environment at all times.
- Cover or remove all traffic control signage at the end of the day or when work is suspended.
- Direct trucking in accessing and exiting work sites and directing where to dump loads.
- Receive, sort and file haul ticket from delivery trucks
- Must ensure a solid understanding of and comply with the principles of the company's Code of Ethics.
- Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.
- Other Flagger and construction related duties as required.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred
- Class 5 Drivers License preferred
- Traffic Control (Flagger) Training preferred
- Schedule of 6 working days and 1 day off with up to 16 hours per day (weather dependent). Overtime is paid in accordance with applicable employment standards legislation
- Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
- Must be physically able to repetitively lift and carry at least 50 LBS on a regular basis.
- Use of Personal Protection Equipment is required.
- Use of sunscreen, long sleeves, and appropriate headgear is recommended.
- Must comply with the company's drug and alcohol testing requirements.
Job Types:
Full-time, Seasonal
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Overtime pay
Work Location:
In person
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