Flagger at City of Fort Collins in Fort Collins, Colorado

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Flagger (Hourly)
REQUISITION #: req7818
DEPARTMENT: Streets
LOCATION: STREETS DEPT MAIN FACILITY
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly View Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE: $18.00 - 22.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
SELECTION PROCESS: This position has consistent openings, and we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check, Motor Vehicle Report, Post Offer Employment Testing (P.O.E.T), and drug test required within four calendar days (96 hours) of offer.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.

To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

- Potential for paid personal leave and paid holidays

- Employee Assistance Program: counseling, legal, and financial assistance

- Wellness program, workout facilities

- Personal & professional learning opportunities plus potential for career mobility

- Collaborative work environment

SUMMARY: The City of Fort Collins is looking for Seasonal Flaggers to ensure safe work zones. Flaggers work outdoors to direct the traveling public around construction worksites and protect the work crew. During the winter season, Flaggers perform snow and ice removal duties, including operating small equipment. This is an hourly position for up to 6 months with an anticipated hourly rate of $18.00 - $22.00/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
-Perform safe and orderly traffic control and flagging duties within the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards and the City of Fort Collins handbook.
-Assist in snow and ice removal operations, including operating small equipment.
-Protect yourself and the public from road construction and maintenance dangers.
-Protect the work crew from dangers presented by the traveling public.
-Ensure that traffic proceeds smoothly and in a timely fashion through the work zone.
-Set-up and break-down traffic control devices in work zones.
-Answer citizen questions and/or direct them to the right person.
-Respond to emergencies as directed.
-Control and direct the movement of the traveling public through construction worksites.
-Communicate effectively with construction crews and supervisors to coordinate traffic control

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is not responsible for the supervision of regular City employees.

City Competencies

• Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.


• Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.


• A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.


• A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
-Ability to receive, understand, and take positive appropriate action from information/instructions presented verbally or in writing.
-Ability to remain flexible in dealing with daily changes.
-Ability to remain tactful, helpful, and cordial in dealing with the public and employees.
-Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
-Ability to follow and enforce City safety regulations
-Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
-Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
-Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
-Understanding of Federal, State and local traffic laws and regulations.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
-Minimum age 18
-High school diploma or GED

Conditions of Employment:
-Ability to work on-call and after hours.
-Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
-Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
-Any industry-specific experience is highly desired
1+ year related experience and working around heavy equipment is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
-Current Drivers License.
-Flagger Certification: may obtain certification through the City of Fort Collins when hired.

The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.

Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use:
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.

The City of Fort Collins is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender identity and expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, genetic information, and, in certain specific circumstances, marriage to a coworker or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK, MOTOR VEHICLE REPORT, AND DRUG TEST REQUIRED WITHIN FOUR CALENDAR DAYS/96 HOURS OF OFFER.

Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.SUMMARY: The City of Fort Collins is looking for Seasonal Flaggers to ensure safe work zones. Flaggers work outdoors to direct the traveling public around construction worksites and protect the work crew. During the winter season, Flaggers perform snow and ice removal duties, including operating small equipment. This is an hourly position for up to 6 months with an anticipated hourly rate of $18.00 - $22.00/hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.
-Perform safe and orderly traffic control and flagging duties within the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards and the City of Fort Collins handbook.
-Assist in snow and ice removal operations, including operating small equipment.
-Protect yourself and the public from road construction and maintenance dangers.
-Protect the work crew from dangers presented by the traveling public.
-Ensure that traffic proceeds smoothly and in a timely fashion through the work zone.
-Set-up and break-down traffic control devices in work zones.
-Answer citizen questions and/or direct them to the right person.
-Respond to emergencies as directed.
-Control and direct the movement of the traveling public through construction worksites.
-Communicate effectively with construction crews and supervisors to coordinate traffic control

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position is not responsible for the supervision of regular City employees.

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