Flagger

Hiring Immediately/ No Experience Required

Flagger Position- Bedford, Ohio

Job Description

This role supports roadway construction and maintenance projects by safely directing traffic around active work zones in the Greater Cleveland area. You will work entirely outdoors, helping protect workers, drivers, and pedestrians by managing traffic flow, setting up traffic control devices, and maintaining a safe work environment. The position requires reliability, strong situational awareness, and clear communication in fast-changing conditions.

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 procedures and state standards.
• Monitor road and worksite conditions continuously and adjust traffic control patterns as needed to ensure safety for workers and the public.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with crew members, supervisors, and the public to coordinate safe operations around construction areas.
• Follow all safety protocols, including those covered during orientation, and immediately report any hazards, incidents, or equipment issues.
• Stand for extended periods and remain attentive and focused throughout the shift in all types of weather conditions.
• Use a mobile app each day to receive dispatch instructions and travel from home to assigned job sites within approximately a one-hour radius.
• Participate in a one-day in-office orientation focused on safety protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support multiple job sites as needed, including traveling between locations to assist other crews when requested.

Essential Skills

• Ability to work 100% outdoors on active construction jobs in all weather conditions.
• Capability to stand on your feet for the entire shift and remain attentive for 8–10 hours per day, with an average of approximately 50 hours per week.
• Physical ability to lift 30–50 lbs as needed for setting up and removing traffic control equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to commute to various job sites and occasionally travel between sites.
• Strong situational awareness to recognize and respond quickly to changing traffic and worksite conditions.
• Clear verbal communication skills to interact effectively with crew members, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and courteous when dealing with the public in potentially stressful situations.
• Willingness to obtain Traffic Control or Flagging certification if not already certified.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, with potential Saturday work, starting around 7:00 a.m.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior flagging, traffic control, construction, or landscaping experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience with traffic management or traffic control procedures in roadway or utility construction environments is beneficial.
• Comfort using a mobile app for daily dispatch and job information.
• Orientation attendance in the office for a six-hour safety-focused session in Bedford.
• Willingness to work within a defined geographic area, including the Greater Cleveland area and surrounding cities typically within one hour, generally no further west than Rocky River, no further east than Mentor, and no further south than Richfield.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that invests in your safety, training, and long-term growth. The organization covers the cost of your flagging certification, provides all required PPE (excluding steel-toe boots), and offers complimentary breakfast and lunch during orientation so you can focus on learning. As you gain experience and advance, you may become eligible for a company vehicle and increased pay. Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance options, and paid time off, support your well-being on and off the job.

Work Environment

You work 100% outdoors on active construction and utility job sites in the Greater Cleveland area and surrounding cities within roughly a one-hour radius. Typical shifts run Monday through Friday, often 8–10 hours per day, with an average of about 50 hours per week and the possibility of Saturday work. Job sites usually start around 7:00 a.m., and end times vary based on project needs. You attend a one-day, six-hour orientation in the office in Bedford at 8:00 a.m., where you receive safety training and your PPE. After orientation, you are dispatched from home each day via a mobile app to your assigned site. The work environment involves active roadways, construction equipment, and changing weather conditions, requiring consistent alertness and adherence to safety protocols. Steel-toe or composite boots that come above the ankle are required as part of the dress code, and additional PPE is provided to ensure you can perform your duties safely.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bedford, OH.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Bedford,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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.