Traffic Control Flagger

Asheville, NC, us on site Until 9/15/2026 First posted July 17, 2026 Last posted July 17, 2026
Job description

Unlock Your Career Potential in Traffic Safety with AWP Safety – America’s Leading Traffic Management Company!

 

 

As a Protector, you work with a team at job sites. No experience or degree is needed. Safety comes first—always. We train you. We support you. We help you build a career. 

Your daily work includes: 

  • Setting up cones, signs, and barricades and taking traffic control equipment down 

  • Using a stop/slow paddle to guide traffic, watching traffic and job site activity 

  • Following all safety rules taught in training 

  • Communicating with your crew and supervisor 

  • Helping keep vehicles and equipment clean and safe 

  • Working outside all year, in all weather 

  • Shifts may change based on job needs: Some nights, weekends, or emergency work may be required 

  • You may stand or walk 8 to 12 hours per shift 

  • We give you a hard hat, safety goggles, a safety vest, safety whistle, walkie talkie, and cold/hot weather gear: you bring your own steel toe safety boots that go above the ankle. 

  • Valid driver’s license 

  • Able to stand, walk, and work outside for long periods 

  • Able to lift 40–50 pounds 

  • Willing to work in traffic and changing weather 

  • Flexible schedule; Show up on time, every shift 

  • Must pass pre-hire screening, including a drug test (this is a safety sensitive job) 

  • Stay alert around moving traffic and follow all safety rules all the time 

  • Treat coworkers, clients, and the public with respect 

Pay: 

  • $18.00–$18.75 per hour  
  • Overtime available 
  • Pay increases in your first year 
  • Paid training and a traffic safety certificate 

Benefits for eligible employees include: 

  • On demand pay availability 
  • Details of PTO and Benefits will be provided by the Union
  • Referral bonuses

Promotion Opportunities:

  • Senior Protector 
  • Lead Protector 
  • Field Supervisor 
  • Manager roles 

 

AWP Safety is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Compensation (from employer):
18 – 18.75 USD (HOURLY)

About this role

Summary

Set up traffic control signs, guide traffic, ensure safety, work outdoors, no experience needed

Job title

Traffic Control Flagger

Experience level

none

Industry

traffic management

Location requirements

On-site in Asheville, NC; flexible schedule, some remote work possible

Salary

$18k–$19k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

driver’s licenseability to lift 40-50 poundswilling to work in traffic and weather

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

traffic safetysigns and barricadestraffic controloutdoor work
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Asheville, NC, USA

On-site City