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UAM Flagger
Company: Davey Resource Group, Inc.
Locations: Tampa, FL
Additional Locations: Pinellas County
Work Site: On Site
Req ID: 227977
Position Overview
The UAM Flagger is responsible for the telecommunication construction crews' operational and physical safety while on the job site. This role consists of maintaining knowledge of company, state, and federal traffic regulations to ensure compliance while having keen observational skills to monitor traffic flow around utility construction sites. This is an entry-level position, and individuals are expected to work as a team and take direction. Work assignments involve frequent travel, performing daily physical activity, and adhering to all safety standards. This role enhances safety compliance in various settings such as pole removal, pole placement, and fiber installation of utility infrastructure. This position is an individual contributor role, working in a field environment.
Job Duties
• Safely direct traffic around or through utility construction sites using stop-and-go signs.
• Effectively communicate with other flaggers using hand-held devices to safely direct two-way traffic.
• Actively set up traffic cones and places signs along construction work sites to establish "work zones".
• Remain vigilant and aware of changing traffic patterns, weather conditions, and potential hazards in the work area.
• Maintain focus and situational awareness throughout shifts, remaining alert to changes in the work environment.
• Courteously engage with the public, providing information and/or assistance as needed to ensure safety.
• Coordinate the removal of all traffic cones and signage at the end of the workday, ensuring the site is clear and safe after crews have departed.
• Assist the utility construction crew in the removal of rubble, debris, and hazardous materials.
• Notify authorities in extreme safety situations.
• Maintain cleanliness and order at job sites including work zone set up and break down tasks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and work rules.
Qualifications
• Required: Effectively and clearly communicate in a one-on-one or group setting.
• Required: Demonstrated ability to accurately and efficiently follow detailed instructions while operating safely.
• Required: Valid driver's license along with a clean Motor Vehicle Report. Must pass the Davey Driver's Safety Course and obtain DOT driving certifications (if 21 years or older).
• Required: Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Required: National Flagger Certified or ability to obtain certification through the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA).
• Preferred: Ability to use electronic devices and technological tools in the field, including iPads, cameras, and GIS software. Ability to use maps and navigation tools.
• Preferred: Previous experience in performing manual labor outdoors.
• Preferred: Prior experience as a flagger or in a similar traffic control role.
• Preferred: High school diploma.
Additional Information
What We Offer [Benefits]:
We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience for employees at all levels.
• Group health plans*
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance*
• Life insurance*
• Paid parental leave
• 401k with up to a 4% company match**
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Opportunity to buy company stock at a 15% discount
• Holidays and paid time off*
• Payroll savings plan*
• Charitable matching gift program*
• Employee referral bonus program*
• Employee Educational Scholarship*
• Davey Family Scholarship*
• 20% discount on all Davey services*
• Cell phone discounts*
• Vehicle purchase discount program*
• Plus, so much more!
* All listed benefits available to eligible employees on Day 1.
** Union employees are not eligible for a 401k plan, but may be eligible to join pension plans negotiated by their local union.
Company Overview
Divisional Overview
The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.
Utility Asset Management is a division of Davey Resource Group, Inc. (DRG), a Davey company. Davey has been employee-owned since 1979. Our engineering, field services, inspection, and construction teams help keep the world connected, supporting the infrastructure of our electric utility and communications partners. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our people, offering industry-leading training, technology, and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.
Accommodations: If requested by employee or otherwise as required by law, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.
Employment Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full Time
Travel Expectations: Up to 75%