Flagger

Aerotek is hiring for Flaggers!

$19/hr with WEEKLY pay!

Own vehicle required

Job Description

The Flagger supports roadway construction and maintenance projects by safely directing traffic around active work zones. This role works entirely outdoors, typically 8–10 hours per day, Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays. After completing a required online training and a paid in-person orientation, you will be dispatched from home each day via a mobile app to various job sites within approximately a one-hour radius.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control traffic using stop/slow paddles, hand signals, and radios to maintain safe and orderly movement through work zones.
• Set up, maintain, and remove traffic control devices such as cones, signs, and barricades in accordance with company and state standards.
• Monitor road and worksite conditions and adjust traffic control patterns as needed to protect workers, drivers, and pedestrians.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with crew members, supervisors, and the public to coordinate safe operations.
• Participate in and complete a 3–4 hour online traffic control training course prior to attending orientation.
• Work at various locations within a one-hour radius of the shop, including areas in and around Fellsburg, Dunbar, Uniontown, Irwin,Carmichaels, & Connellsville.

Essential Skills

• Reliable transportation to and from job sites.
• Ability to work 100% outdoors on active construction and roadway projects in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and remain focused and attentive throughout long shifts.
• Ability to lift 30–50 pounds and handle traffic control equipment such as cones, signs, and barricades.
• Strong situational awareness to recognize and respond to changing traffic and worksite conditions.
• Traffic control or flagging certification (or willingness to obtain one through the provided training).
• Comfort using a smartphone and web browser (such as Chrome) to complete online training and access dispatch information.
• Ownership of steel toe or composite toe boots that extend above the ankle, to be worn in the field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior flagging, traffic control, or roadway construction experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience in general labor or construction environments is helpful.
• Willingness to complete a 3–4 hour online flagging course prior to orientation.

Why Work Here?

You will join a safety-focused team that invests in your training and development at no cost to you. The company provides paid orientation with breakfast and lunch, covers the cost of your flagging certification, and supplies required PPE for field work. As you grow and advance, you may become eligible for promotion opportunities that include access to a company vehicle. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term disability coverage, life and accident insurance options, and paid time off.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Canonsburg, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Canonsburg,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 14, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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