Flagger (Traffic Control)

Overview

Join a safety-focused team where your role makes a direct impact every day. As a Flagger , you’ll help keep motorists, pedestrians, and work crews safe by managing traffic flow through active work zones. This is an ideal opportunity for dependable individuals who enjoy hands-on, outdoor work and being part of a professional, team-oriented environment.

What You’ll Do

• Direct traffic safely through and around work zones using flags, signs, and clear hand signals

• Communicate lane closures, detours, and route changes to drivers

• Set up and maintain traffic control zones with cones, signs, barricades, and flagging stations

• Break down and remove equipment at the end of each shift, ensuring a clean and organized site

• Monitor traffic and identify potential safety hazards for drivers, pedestrians, and crew members

• Coordinate with fellow flaggers and crew members to maintain efficient traffic patterns

• Follow all safety regulations and traffic control guidelines

• Assist with basic labor tasks such as setup, maintenance, and site cleanup

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with traffic control or flagging (preferred but not required)

• Strong awareness and attention to detail in high-traffic environments

• Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment

• Clear communication skills and a team-first mindset

• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

• Reliable, punctual, and safety-focused

Compensation

• $16.00/hour to start

• $17.00/hour after 3 months

• $18.00/hour after 6 months

Why Join Us?

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (low weekly employee contribution)

• 401(k) with company match and Roth option

• Strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and support

• Stable, consistent work with opportunity for growth

• A hands-on role where every day is different

Work Environment

This is a fully outdoor position in active work zones such as roadways and construction sites. You will:

• Work in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain)

• Stand for extended periods and remain alert at all times

• Operate near moving traffic

• Use traffic control equipment and basic hand tools

• Be required to wear proper safety gear and weather-appropriate clothing

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/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 Allentown,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.