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John Pountney
Traffic Control Flagger
Cheyenne,UT
Summary
Safety oriented and conscientious construction flagger for 15 years with skills cultivated in traffic management. Master of signaling techniques as issued by Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Acquainted with early hour and late evening work. Available any time and place with sterling record of safety and efficiency. Dedicated crew member ready for the challenges every day. Untarnished safety record with expert knowledge of safety regulations. Advanced situational awareness and professionalism when dealing with motorists. Outgoing team member.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Elwood Staffing Skill Staff
Traffic Control Flagger
05.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Utilized variety of signaling equipment, including flags, signs, and radios, to effectively communicate with motorists and crew members.
- Collaborated with construction crews and project managers to establish optimal traffic flow patterns during roadwork operations.
- Participate in ongoing training programs related to traffic control procedures, road safety regulations, and first aid techniques.
- Increased worker safety by promptly reporting any hazardous conditions or incidents observed on job sites.
- Improved traffic flow by efficiently directing vehicles and pedestrians at construction sites.
- Developed thorough understanding of specific project requirements through close collaboration with supervisors and team members.
- Provided clear instructions to motorists regarding detours or alternate routes during road closures or delays.
- Reduced accidents in work zones by strictly adhering to federal, state, and local traffic regulations.
- Handled unexpected events or emergencies calmly and efficiently, minimizing disruptions to traffic flow and work progress.
- Conducted regular inspections of traffic control equipment to ensure proper functioning and compliance with safety standards.
- Promoted teamwork among fellow flaggers by offering assistance when needed and sharing best practices for improved performance overall.
- Maintained constant communication with fellow flaggers to ensure smooth coordination of traffic control efforts.
- Contributed to accident-free work zone by maintaining a strong focus on safety precautions and proactively addressing potential hazards.
- Established positive rapport with public by answering questions about construction activities courteously and professionally whenever approached near worksite.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making skills when determining appropriate actions in response to changing conditions or emergencies within work zone.
- Supported efficient project completion by managing lane closures and adjusting schedules as necessary based on construction progress.
- Assisted in implementation of effective traffic management plans for various construction projects.
- Enhanced safety for both drivers and workers by closely monitoring work zones and adjusting flagging signals accordingly.
- Managed stress effectively while working in high-pressure environments with heavy traffic volumes and challenging weather conditions.
- Ensured timely project completion by consistently arriving on-site punctually and prepared to begin work immediately.
- Controlled flow of automotive traffic under direction of project supervisor.
- Patiently directed-- motorists towards detours and alternate routes.
- Familiar with use of hand signaling procedures.
- Professionally communicated-- with motorists stuck in stopped traffic.
- Used flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
- Calmly managed clearing of path during passage of emergency vehicles.
- Accustomed to nighttime flagging in high traffic areas.
- Intimately familiar with flagging safety regulations and equipment as published by OSHA.
- Provided essential instructions to foremen, crew chiefs and other flaggers.
- Organized and maintained site equipment during slow hours.
- Actively alerted construction crew about vehicles failing to obey signals, preventing accident and injury.
- Managed work zones using large signs and hand signals to direct traffic.
- Controlled flow of traffic through construction areas and work zones on busy highways and interstates.
- Installed warning flags and used hand signals to catch drivers' attention about hazards.
- Attended to needs and safety of pedestrians by stopping traffic at crossing locations.
- Prevented traffic intrusion onto construction sites and protected workers.
- Identified unsafe drivers and documented vehicle information for authorities.
- Controlled drivers' speed, movement and routes with hand signals and signs.
- Guided or controlled vehicular or pedestrian traffic at street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
- Interrupted traffic to allow students, parents and other pedestrians to safely cross streets.
- Put out barrels and cones to prevent driver access to specific roads or areas.
- Spoke clearly and confidently to drivers to provide detour routes and direct around work areas.
- Warned construction crews of approaching vehicles that failed to stop in effort to prevent injuries and accidents.
People Ready Staffing
Traffic Control Flagger
01.2009 - Current
Job overview
- Utilized variety of signaling equipment, including flags, signs, and radios, to effectively communicate with motorists and crew members.
- Collaborated-- with construction crews and project managers to establish optimal traffic flow patterns during roadwork operations.
- Participated-- in ongoing training programs related to traffic control procedures, road safety regulations, and first aid techniques.
- Increased worker safety by promptly reporting any hazardous conditions or incidents observed on job sites.
- Improved-- traffic flow by efficiently directing vehicles and pedestrians at construction sites.
- Developed-- thorough understanding of specific project requirements through close collaboration with supervisors and team members.
- Provided-- clear instructions to motorists regarding detours or alternate routes during road closures or delays.
- Reduced accidents in work zones by strictly adhering to federal, state, and local traffic regulations.
- Handled unexpected events or emergencies calmly and efficiently, minimizing disruptions to traffic flow and work progress.
- Conducted-- regular inspections of traffic control equipment to ensure proper functioning and compliance with safety standards.
- Promoted teamwork among fellow flaggers by offering assistance when needed and sharing best practices for improved performance overall.
- Maintained-- constant communication with fellow flaggers to ensure smooth coordination of traffic control efforts.
- Contributed to - accident-free work zone by maintaining strong focus on safety precautions and proactively addressing potential hazards.
- Established-- positive rapport with public by answering questions about construction activities courteously and professionally whenever approached near worksite.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making skills when determining appropriate actions in response to changing conditions or emergencies within work zone.
- Supported efficient project completion by managing lane closures and adjusting schedules as necessary based on construction progress.
- Assisted in implementation of effective traffic management plans for various construction projects.
- Enhanced safety for both drivers and workers by closely monitoring work zones and adjusting flagging signals accordingly.
- Managed stress effectively while working in high-pressure environments with heavy traffic volumes and challenging weather conditions.
- Ensured-- timely project completion by consistently arriving on-site punctually and prepared to begin work immediately.
- Controlled flow of automotive traffic under direction of project supervisor.
- Patiently directed motorists towards detours and alternate routes.
- Familiar with use of hand signaling procedures.
- Professionally communicated with motorists stuck in stopped traffic.
- Used-- flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
- Calmly managed clearing of path during passage of emergency vehicles.
- Accustomed-- to nighttime flagging in high traffic areas.
- Intimately-- familiar with flagging safety regulations and equipment as published by OSHA.
- Provided-- essential instructions to foremen, crew chiefs and other flaggers.
- Organized and maintained site equipment during slow hours.
- Actively alerted construction crew about vehicles failing to obey signals, preventing accident and injury.
- Developed-- advanced traffic routing plans in metropolitan areas.
- Managed work zones using large signs and hand signals to direct traffic.
- Controlled-- flow of traffic through construction areas and work zones on busy highways and interstates.
- Warned-- construction crews of approaching vehicles that failed to stop in effort to prevent injuries and accidents.
- Spoke-- clearly and confidently to drivers to provide detour routes and direct around work areas.
- Put out barrels and cones to prevent driver access to specific roads or areas.
- Interrupted traffic to allow students, parents and other pedestrians to safely cross streets.
- Controlled drivers' speed, movement and routes with hand signals and signs.
- Installed warning flags and used hand signals to catch drivers' attention about hazards.
- Attended to needs and safety of pedestrians by stopping traffic at crossing locations.
- Prevented-- traffic intrusion onto construction sites and protected workers.
- Identified unsafe drivers and documented vehicle information for authorities.
Education
Central High SchoolCheyenne, WY
High School Diploma
05.2001
Skills
Safety Monitoring
Teamwork and Collaboration
Pedestrian safety
GPS Navigation
Signaling Techniques
Vehicle Communication
Traffic Control Devices
Maintenance of Traffic
Leadership Qualities
Work zone management
Problem-solving abilities
Reliability
Multitasking Abilities
Adaptability and Flexibility
Safety Monitoring
Certification
Certification with the American Traffic Safety Services Association expires 1/5/2027
Timeline
Traffic Control Flagger
Elwood Staffing Skill Staff
05.2015 - Current
Traffic Control Flagger
People Ready Staffing
01.2009 - Current
Central High School
High School Diploma
05.2001