Traffic Control Flagger
Wright Contracting
Hagerstown, MD
08.2024 - Current
- Calmly managed clearing of path during passage of emergency vehicles.
- Provided essential instructions to foremen, crew chiefs and other flaggers.
- Maintained constant communication with fellow flaggers to ensure smooth coordination of traffic control efforts.
- Collaborated with construction crews and project managers to establish optimal traffic flow patterns during roadwork operations.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making skills when determining appropriate actions in response to changing conditions or emergencies within the work zone.
- Used flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
- Patiently directed motorists towards detours and alternate routes.
- Established a positive rapport with the public by answering questions about construction activities courteously and professionally whenever approached near the worksite.
- Managed stress effectively while working in high-pressure environments with heavy traffic volumes and challenging weather conditions.
- Utilized a variety of signaling equipment, including flags, signs, and radios, to effectively communicate with motorists and crew members.
- Intimately familiar with flagging safety regulations and equipment as published by OSHA.