Seasonal Flagger/ Laborer/ Sweeper

Box Elder County has an opening for a Seasonal Flagger/Laborer/Sweeper. The Seasonal Flagger/Laborer/Sweeper is responsible for and performs temporary traffic control operations such as flagging.  Applicant must be a competent driver and able to set up traffic control signage and must be willing and able to stand for long periods in the heat of the day.  Applicant must be willing and able to do physical labor such as shoveling, pot hole repair, and concrete work.  Applicant must be able to run mobile equipment such as rollers and brooms.

Those interested in this position must be a high school graduate or equivalent and possess a valid Utah Driver’s license.  Applicant must have the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.  Applicant must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.  Applicant also must be able to pass Temporary Traffic Control Technician Certification.

A copy of the job description is posted at https://www.boxeldercounty.org/hr/page/seasonal-flagger-laborer-sweeper.  Interested parties should submit an application to Box Elder County Human Resources by 5:00 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2022 Applications can be obtained at www.boxeldercounty.org.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

CLASS TITLE:               SEASONAL FLAGGER/LABORER/SWEEPER                          

DEPARTMENT:            Road                                                  

EFFECTIVE DATE:        June 28, 2021

DIVISION:                    ROAD DEPT                                                    

GRADE NUMBER:       22

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs temporary traffic control operations such as flagging. Must be a competent driver and able to set up traffic control signage. Must be willing and able to stand for long periods in the heat of the day. Must be willing and able to do physical labor such as shoveling, pot hole repair, and concrete work. Must be able to run mobile equipment such as rollers and brooms. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Road Department Operations Supervisor or Lead Foreman of the Project.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Flagging

Pot hole repair

Run sweeper

Run a roller

Be able to pass the flagger certification

Be able to pass Temporary Traffic Control Technician Certification

Go door to door giving out work notifications in neighborhoods

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

(1) Must be a high school graduate or equivalent.

(2) Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing. Ability to pass the flagger certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and talk and/or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, controls, or tools; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and run.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid Utah Driver License

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application; initial screening interview; reference check; final interview with hiring authority.

Salary: 

Contact Info : Human Resources 435-734-3313