Flagger - Municipal

Since 1974, **Carmacks Enterprises Ltd.** has grown from a small municipal road contractor, to a multi-faceted general civil construction service and highway maintenance organization. Operating throughout Western Canada, Carmacks Enterprises is an industry leader in handling all aspects of heavy civil construction.

We are currently seeking seasonal, full time **Flagger** for our Municipal Division. The work will be in Edmonton and surrounding area. Reporting to the Supervisor, direct the flow of traffic and set-up barricades and pylons to secure work site.

**What is the role?**
- Using hand signals and direction signs to direct traffic around road construction sites
- Communicating with other flaggers using hand-held radios to direct two-way traffic onto a single lane
- Informing the construction crew of any traffic issues that may affect their safety
- Appropriately positioning warning and detour signs around construction sites
- Setting up barricades and traffic cones along construction sites to cordon off certain areas
- Removing all signs, barricades, and traffic cones upon completion of construction work
- Assisting the construction crew in the removal of rubble, debris, and hazardous materials
- Recording the license plate numbers of motorists who neglect to obey traffic signs and directions
- Other duties as assigned

**What do we value?**
- Class 5 Drivers license with a clean driving record
- Experience in either Traffic Control or Construction industries is an asset
- Traffic Control Training Certification preferred
- Sound knowledge of traffic regulations
- Able to stand for extended period in harsh weather conditions
- Team player
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional observation skills
- Effective communication skills

**What's in it for you?**
- Competitive compensation package
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Annual boot allowance
- Matching RRSP
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Employee assistance program
- Maternity top-up program
- Second parent leave program
- Free On-site parking
- Growth Opportunities
- Company events
- Carmacks is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability or veteran status. Carmacks believes in building better, together._

**Job Types**: Full-time, Seasonal

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- What is your hourly wage rate expectation?

**Experience**:

- traffic control: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Class 5 Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road