Sureway Construction Group Looking for Flag Person at Calgary, AB Full Time

Sureway Construction offers a fantastic opportunity to join a leading team in the construction industry. We offer a friendly, fast paced environment with plenty of room for career advancement, great benefits, and a strong team of professionals.

Sureway Construction Group of Companies is currently hiring for a Flag Person for our division in Calgary, WCRR – West Calgary Ring Road project.. **This is not a camp position and there is no LOA provided**

Description:
Reporting to the foreman, the job of the Flag person is to help keep traffic flowing through a construction zone, despite a shutdown of lanes.

Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Flag Person include, but are not limited to:

Ensuring that traffic cones and barricades are in designated areas.

Use hand signals, signs and verbal communication to ensure the motorists as well as the crew are safe.

Record any incidents where motorists are not complying with the direction of the flagger.

Must ensure a solid understanding of, and comply with the principles of the company’s Code of Ethics. Must examine situations in light of the principles of the Code of Ethics.

Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the organization, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required.

Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.

Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.

Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.

Attend daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.

Work with the Foreman/Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents or near misses on the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.

Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:
Excellent problem solving skills required.

This position will include repetitive tasks such as standing and working outdoors and in physically demanding conditions.

Experience flagging is an asset

Must be confident in their ability to work in high traffic areas.

Good communication and interpersonal skills required.

Must be a team player.

Committed to working in a safe and efficient manner.

CSA approved steel toed boots with 6” ankle support.

Successful candidates are required to have personal reliable transportation, valid driver’s license and must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Candidates must successfully complete orientation.

May be subject to Criminal Record checks depending on site requirements.

Sureway Construction Group adheres to employment equity and equal opportunity programs and encourages all women, visible minorities, Aboriginals and disabled persons to apply. We would like to thank all applicants for submitting their resume; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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