Job Description

Knik Construction Co., Inc. is one of the largest and most geographically diverse civil and heavy construction companies in the state of Alaska. We work with DOT Agencies, FAA-regulated airports, boroughs, and privately owned contractors who trust us to ensure jobs run smoothly. An extensive fleet of equipment allows us to work anywhere in Alaska and beyond that is accessible by air, land, and sea on projects of all sizes. As the premier civil and heavy construction company in Alaska, we lead transportation construction and maintenance while producing almost all of our products.

Knik Construction is seeking qualified Local Traffic Control Flaggers to support construction projects in Nome, Alaska. This position involves controlling traffic through active work zones to ensure the safety of the traveling public and construction crews.

Responsibilities
• Control the movement of vehicular traffic through construction work zones
• Follow approved traffic control plans and instructions from the supervisor
• Set up, maintain, and remove traffic control signs, cones, and markers according to the traffic control plan
• Use hand signals, flags, and signage to direct traffic safely
• Warn construction personnel of approaching vehicles that fail to heed traffic control signals
• Inform drivers of detours and proper routes through work areas
• Record license plate numbers of traffic violations when required for law enforcement
• Assist with one way traffic control by coordinating vehicle movement from both directions

Requirements
• Current ATSSA Flagger Certification (required)
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions
• Good eye hand coordination and situational awareness
• Ability to react quickly and appropriately to unexpected situations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Must be physically capable of standing for long periods in adverse weather conditions
• Good eyesight and hearing (corrected vision acceptable)
• Must pass a pre hire drug test

Wages
• Davis Bacon prevailing wages, in accordance with the project contract

Links: ATSSA: Course and Class Details

At Knik Construction Co., Inc., we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to an environment of mutual respect, diversity, and inclusion. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law. We are a drug free company and all applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Veterans, Women and underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.