Flagger with DL Union

Company: Utilities Service, LLC
Location: Hood River
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a **Flagger** to join our team.

**Essential Functions**

+ Controls movement of vehicular traffic through sites in which tree trimming is performed.

+ Directs movement of traffic through the site using approved traffic signals.

+ Moves from job site to job site as necessary.

+ Uses a stop and slow paddle and flag, each of which weighs approximately less than 1 pound.

+ Works in all temperatures and weather condition and will be exposed to nature, i.e., irritating plants, biting or stinging insects, dust, etc.

+ Works around hazardous equipment

+ Works around moving vehicular traffic

**Minimum Requirement:**

+ Flagger Certification preferred. Company can offer assistance with obtaining Flagger certification prior to start date.

+ Due to the inherently dangerous nature of the industry and requirements to work with or around hazardous equipment, employees must be able to maintain attention and concentration for extended periods of time.

+ Must be able to wear necessary PPE as necessary.

+ Must be able to enter and exit a vehicle numerous times a day.

+ Must be able to withstand exposure to all kinds of weather while completing work assignments, i.e., rain, heat, sun, cold.

+ Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.

+ Must be able to grip and turn traffic control sign frequently.

+ Must have good vision and be attentive.

+ Must be able to read and comprehend written and verbal job instructions/information.

+ Must be able to verbally communicate with other crew members and fully understand instructions and information.

+ Must have transportation to and from the show up location.

+ Must pass a background and/or MVR check.

+ Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

+ Must have a valid driver's license.

+ Must be willing to pay union dues.

**Physical Requirements:**

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**Key:**

_Rarely_ = less than 10%

_Occasionally_ =up to 33%

_Frequently_ = up to 66%

_Continuously_ = 67% to 100%

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**Standing:** _Continuously_

**Seeing:** _Continuously_

**Walking:** _Frequently_

**Reading:** _Occasionally_

**Sitting:** _Rarely_

**Reaching:** _Continuously_

**Stooping:** _Occasionally_

**Range of Motion:** _Continuously_

**Kneeling:** _Rarely_

**Hearing - Speech Range:** _Frequently_

**Squatting:** _Occasionally_

**Depth Perception:** _Continuously_

**Body Twisting:** _Frequently_

**Color Vision:** _Rarely_

**Crawling:** _Rarely_

**Lifting:** _Frequently_

**Sense of Touch:** _Continuously_

**Carrying:** _Frequently_

**Manual Dexterity:** _Frequently_

**Pushing:** _Occasionally_

**Speaking Clearly:** _Frequently_

**Pulling:** _Frequently_

**Seeing Distant:** _Continuously_

**Climbing Ladders:** _Rarely_

**Climbing On/Off Truck:** _Occasionally_

**Climbing Stairs:** _Rarely_

**Climbing:** _Rarely_

**Balancing:** _Frequently_

**Gripping:** _Continuously_

**Lifting up to 10 lbs:** _Frequently_

**Lifting over 10 lbs to 50 lbs:** _Continuously_

**Lifting up to 50 lbs:** _Occasionally_

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and vets.

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