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AWP Safety

Field Administrator

Frederick, CO · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Final review and approval of all flagger placement before the final schedule is posted. Qualifications * 1-3 years of office administration experience * Understand local wage and hour laws.

AWP Safety

Field Administrator

Frederick, CO · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Final review and approval of all flagger placement before the final schedule is posted. Qualifications * 1-3 years of office administration experience * Understand local wage and hour laws.

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As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for local flagger in Colorado is $18.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $20.24 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Local Flagger, you need a solid understanding of traffic control procedures, safety regulations, and often a flagger certification from a recognized authority. Familiarity with hand signaling devices, two-way radios, and personal protective equipment (PPE) is typically required. Strong communication, alertness, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are essential soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring the safety of workers, motorists, and pedestrians in traffic control zones.

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Local Flaggers often face challenges such as working in varying weather conditions, maintaining constant situational awareness, and ensuring clear communication with drivers and construction teams. Managing these challenges requires staying alert at all times, wearing appropriate safety gear, and using standardized hand signals or radios for effective communication. Building strong teamwork skills and remaining adaptable to changing job site conditions are also essential for staying safe and keeping traffic flowing smoothly.

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Local flaggers are workers responsible for directing and controlling traffic in and around construction zones, roadwork sites, or areas where normal traffic patterns are disrupted. They use signs, flags, and hand signals to communicate with drivers and ensure the safety of both the public and the workers on site. Local flaggers play a critical role in preventing accidents, minimizing delays, and maintaining a safe environment during road construction or maintenance projects.
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Traffic Control Flagger

MasTec Utility Services

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$19 - $21/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Overview
Company Summary
MasTec Utility Services delivers critical infrastructure construction and engineering services for power delivery, gas, and water customers, specializing in overhead and underground electric distribution for power delivery systems, gas distribution construction for gas systems, and turnkey solutions for a variety of water, sewer, and civil infrastructure projects. Backed by the strength of decades of experience, unrivaled industry skills, and a deep commitment to core values, MUS delivers safe, innovative, and environmentally responsible services that provide extraordinary value to clients.
MasTec Utility Services is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We're always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.
MasTec Utility Services is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. MUS is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.
Job Summary
The Traffic Control Flagger will help control movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic through construction projects by performing the duties listed below. You will be required to help perform temporary traffic control operations to maintain traffic on a roadway construction project in a manner that protects and conveys the public in an efficient manner within a specified work zone.
Pay rate: $19.00 - $21.00
POSITION FOR COLORADO SPRINGS/CANYON CITY AREA
Responsibilities
  • This position requires performing a variety of tasks related to highway maintenance and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, company policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
  • Additional duties or job functions may be required as deemed necessary by management personnel to contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
  • Assist set-up and maintain traffic control devices, installation and service work-zone signs, and lights.
  • Assist in setting up and maintain assigned Maintenance of Traffic activity including and detours and lane closures.
  • Help load and unload equipment into and out of company trucks.
  • Deliver / Pick-up equipment from customer jobsites.
  • If approved driver, may operate a company vehicle and maintain company standards with Motor Vehicle Record.

Qualifications
  • High School Diploma/GED and be able to communicate clearly both written and verbally.
  • Current and valid state Drivers License.
  • Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
  • Pass initial drug screening & background check.
  • Maintain company standards post-employment for background checks, criminal record, driving record and controlled substance/drug testing.
  • Capable of repeated physical effort including driving for many hours per day and/or several hours at a time, standing and walking for extended periods of time, walking on varying ground surfaces, frequently lifting a minimum of 50 pounds, ability to work from elevated platforms, ladders, or truck beds, and comfortable around vehicles moving through work zones.
  • Maintain constant awareness of surroundings on construction site including placement of machinery and equipment, other employees and construction activities.
  • Vision adequate to see moving vehicles, read highway construction signs, read instructions, manuals, reports, and construction plans.
  • Hearing adequate to hear approaching vehicles, audible commands at a distance, conversations in person, and over the telephone.
  • Ability to work safely outdoors and under adverse environmental conditions which include high speed traffic areas, heavy construction equipment, fuel fumes, construction substances and all-weather conditions.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule which will include changing work schedule and overtime which may include night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
  • Capable of working individually and as a team with other employees, communicate clearly both written and verbally.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
This job operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, lifting in awkward positions, standing, and twisting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more or 20 inches or less, with the ability to judge distance and space relationships. Precise hand-eye coordination. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties, or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Benefits available include Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance, a 401k plan and Employee Stock Purchase plan. MasTec is a publicly traded company MTZ (NYSE).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law and EEOC regulations. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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