Flagger Pay Rate Jobs in Oregon (NOW HIRING)

This is a union referred position. If you are interested in applying for this position, you must first call the union hall at the following number.
PHONE: 541-664-0800
IBEW Local 659
4480 Rogue Valley, Suite 3
Central Point, Oregon 97502
BENEFITS:

• Union Benefits offered
• Plenty of growth opportunities
• On the job training
• Potential overtime
• Get paid weekly, etc.

Job Title: Flagger
Pay Rate Type: Non-Exempt
Creation Date/Revision Date: 04/24/2026
Job Summary:
The Flagger provides traffic control support along the roadways to ensure safety for both crew members and members of the public. This role utilizes a variety of signage and signals to move traffic safely through the work area.
Essential Job Duties:

• Loads and unloads vehicles with flagging equipment, road signs, and other applicable devices for traffic control.
• Sets up warning signs, barriers, flags, relays hand-signals, directs traffic and other applicable traffic control devices to protect employees and members of the public from hazards in and around the work area. Cooperates with property owner, customer, and emergency personnel when blocking streets or driveways.
• Monitors and communicates effectively with crew members regarding traffic conditions and potential hazards.
• Staging and clean-up of tools and equipment at the job site. Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
• Conducts routine maintenance on company vehicles, equipment and tools. Reports specialized vehicle maintenance or equipment needs to General Foreperson.
• During emergencies or natural disasters may be required to be on duty and travel outside of regular work location for the duration of the disaster.
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright's culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

Other Duties:

• Drives and operates vehicles and equipment as assigned.

Supervisory Duties:
Knowledge, Skills & Ability Requirements:

• Ability to adhere to company and industry safety requirements.
• Must have knowledge of traffic control operations and requirements.
• Ability to learn quickly and to follow instructions accurately.
• Must be able to communicate with others and represent Wright Tree Service in a professional manner.
• Must be able to comprehend and/or read and write both written and verbal job instructions and safety information.
• Ability to recognize poisonous plants and take proper safeguard against them.
• Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Ability to work long hours and overtime during emergencies (including holidays, weekends, storm work) and will be subject to call-out work.
• Demonstrate knowledge on how to perform tree and bucket rescue.
• Ability to operate and service all required tools and equipment.
• Ability to work both independently and in a group.

Education, Certification & Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Must have valid First-Aid and CPR cards or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain valid traffic control Certificate or applicable certification in accordance with state and local requirements.

Other Preferred Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's or commercial driver's license (dependent upon Division and utility/contract requirements) and DOT medical card in accordance with FMCSA regulations.
• Drive a vehicle with an attached chipper or other trailing unit to, from or within the work area.

Language Requirements (read, write, speak):
English - ☒ Read, ☒ Write, ☒ Speak
Spanish - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak
Other Language _________________ - ☐ Read, ☐ Write, ☐ Speak
Travel Requirements:
☐No-Seldom
☐Yes-Occasional (up to 5%)
☐Yes-Moderate (5% to 25%)
☐Yes-Substantial (25% to 50%)
☒Yes-Extensive (greater than 50%)
Physical Characteristics:
This position may require physical demands and activities including:

• Effective bending, reaching, standing, walking, climbing, lifting, carrying, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Occasionally reach upward and downward.
• Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Possesses the ability to lift, move, and maneuver up to 50 pounds on an infrequent basis and up to 30 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Must be able to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned or make general observations of the community; close visual acuity, such as reading a computer screen, reading printed material, inspection of small defects, and using measurement devices.
• Ability to enter and exit vehicles and equipment numerous times per day.
• Must be able to stand and hold traffic signs for extensive period of time, up to 8-12 hours/day.

Environmental Factors:
This position may be exposed to the following factors:

• Routine exposure to indoor and outdoor working conditions.
• Routine exposure to weather, climate and temperature, such as rain, heat, sun, cold, snow.
• Routine exposure to nature, such as irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc; position works outdoor on rugged terrain.
• Routine exposure to noise, vibration, working hazards such as proximity to moving parts, mechanical equipment, moving vehicles, gasoline powered equipment, electrical current, heights, exposure to heat, exposure to chemicals, work in close quarters, narrow aisles or passageways, communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens, cleaning chemicals, dust, odors, and a variety of pests.

COMPANY STATEMENTS (U.S. Only):
Job Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Equal Employment Opportunities: Wright Service Corp. respects diversity, and we are an inclusive and equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical and mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation. We are dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.
Reasonable Accommodation: Wright Service Corp. is committed to complying with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, or regulations governing reasonable accommodations to individuals, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To that end, as required by applicable law, we will make a reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees who have requested an accommodation or for whom we have notice may require such an accommodation, without regard to any protected classifications, related to an individual's: (i) disability, meaning any physical, medical, mental, or psychological impairment, or a history or record of such impairment; (ii) sincerely held religious beliefs and practices; (iii) needs related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; and/or (iv) any other reason required by applicable law, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship.
At-Will Employment: Unless otherwise provided by applicable law, rule, or regulation, employment with Wright Service Corp. is "at will." This means that an employee's employment may be terminated at any time by either the employee or Wright Service Corp., for any or no reason, with or without cause or advance notice. No supervisor or Wright Service Corp. personnel other than the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Executive Officer's designee has any authority to enter into a contract of employment, oral, written or otherwise, express or implied, that changes or alters the at-will employment relationship. Any such agreement must be in writing signed by the Chief Executive Officer or the Chief Executive Officer's designee.
Drug & Alcohol-Free Workplace: To help ensure a safe, healthy, and productive work environment for our employees and others, protect Wright Service Corp. property, and ensure efficient operations, the Wright Service Corp. has adopted a policy of maintaining a workplace free of unlawful or unauthorized drugs and alcohol.
Cargo: Flagger
Tipo de salario: No exento
Fecha de creación/Fecha de revisión: 04/24/2026
Resumen del puesto:
El Flagger proporciona apoyo en el control del tráfico en las carreteras para garantizar la seguridad tanto de los miembros del equipo de trabajo como del público. En este puesto se utilizan diversos tipos de señalización y señales manuales para dirigir el tránsito de manera segura a través del área de trabajo.
Funciones esenciales del puesto:

• Carga y descarga vehículos con equipos de señalización, señales viales y otros dispositivos aplicables para el control del tráfico.
• Coloca señales de advertencia, barreras, banderas, transmite señales manuales, dirige el tráfico y utiliza otros dispositivos de control de tráfico según corresponda, para proteger a los empleados y al público de los peligros en y alrededor del área de trabajo. Coopera con los propietarios, clientes y personal de emergencia cuando sea necesario bloquear calles o entradas.
• Supervisa y se comunica de manera eficaz con los miembros del equipo de trabajo sobre las condiciones del tráfico y los posibles peligros.
• Se encarga de la preparación y limpieza de herramientas y equipos en el lugar de trabajo. Mantiene un área de trabajo limpia y ordenada.
• Realiza el mantenimiento rutinario de los vehículos, equipos y herramientas de la empresa. Informa al General Foreperson sobre las necesidades de mantenimiento especializado de los vehículos o equipos.
• Durante emergencias o desastres naturales, puede ser necesario permanecer de servicio y desplazarse fuera del lugar habitual de trabajo durante la duración del evento.
• Apoya, participa activamente y actúa de acuerdo con la cultura de seguridad y de propiedad de empleados de Wrigh.
• Cumple con las leyes, normas y reglamentos federales, estatales y locales aplicables; mantiene el conocimiento y cumplimiento de todas las políticas y procedimientos de la empresa.
• Mantiene una asistencia regular y puntual al trabajo y a las reuniones.

Otras funciones:

• Conduce y opera los vehículos y equipos asignados.

Funciones de supervisión:
Conocimientos, habilidades y aptitudes requeridas:

• Capacidad para cumplir los requisitos de seguridad de la empresa y del sector.
• Conocimiento de las operaciones y los requisitos de control del tráfico.
• Capacidad para aprender rápidamente y seguir instrucciones con precisión.
• Capacidad para comunicarse con otras personas y representar a Wright Tree Service de manera profesional.
• Capacidad para comprender o leer y escribir tanto las instrucciones laborales como la información de seguridad, en forma escrita y verbal.
• Capacidad para reconocer plantas venenosas y adoptar las medidas preventivas adecuadas.
• Debe ser capaz de llevar el equipo de protección personal (PPE) requerido.
• Capacidad para trabajar jornadas prolongadas y realizar horas extras durante emergencias (incluidos feriados, fines de semana y trabajos por tormentas), estando sujeto a llamadas de emergencia.
• Demostrar conocimiento sobre cómo realizar rescate en árboles y con elevador aéreo (canasta).
• Capacidad para operar y mantener todas las herramientas y equipos requeridos.
• Capacidad para trabajar tanto de forma independiente como en equipo.

Requisitos de formación, certificación y experiencia:

• Se prefiere diploma de educación secundaria o equivalente, aunque no es obligatorio.
• Debe contar con credenciales vigentes de resucitación cardiopulmonar (CPR), o poder obtenerlas en un plazo de 90 días tras la contratación.
• Capacidad para obtener un certificado válido de control de tráfico o una certificación equivalente conforme a los requisitos estatales y locales.

Otros requisitos preferidos:

• Capacidad para obtener y mantener una licencia de conducir válida o una licencia comercial (según la división y los requisitos del cliente o contrato) y una tarjeta médica emitida por el Departamento de Transporte (Department of Transportation, DOT) conforme a las regulaciones de la FMCSA.
• Conducir un vehículo con una astilladora u otra unidad remolcada acoplada hacia, desde o dentro del área de trabajo.

Requisitos de idioma (leer, escribir, hablar):
Inglés: ☒ leer, ☒ escribir, ☒ hablar
Español: ☐ leer, ☐ escribir, ☐ hablar
Otro idioma _________________ - ☐ leer, ☐ escribir, ☐ hablar
Requisitos de viaje:
☐No, rara vez
☐Sí, ocasional (hasta el 5 %)
☐Sí, moderado (del 5 % al 25 %)
☐Sí, sustancial (del 25 % al 50 %)
☒Sí, extenso (más del 50 %)
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