Flagger

Aerotek is hiring for Flaggers in Canonsburg, PA!

DAY Shift | 40-50 Hours a Week

$19/HR with WEEKLY pay!

Job Description

This role supports roadway construction and maintenance projects by safely directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic around active work zones. You work 100% outdoors, typically Monday through Friday with occasional Saturdays, for 8–10 hour shifts. After completing a short online training and a one‑day orientation, you are dispatched daily from home via a mobile app to job sites within roughly a one‑hour radius of the main shop in the greater Pittsburgh region.

Responsibilities

• Direct and control traffic using stop/slow paddles, hand signals, and radios to maintain safe movement through work zones.
• Set up, maintain, and remove traffic control devices such as cones, signs, and barricades in line with company and state standards.
• Monitor road and worksite conditions and adjust traffic control patterns as needed to ensure safety for workers, drivers, and pedestrians.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with crew members, supervisors, and the public to coordinate safe operations.
• Follow all safety protocols at all times and immediately report hazards, incidents, or equipment issues.
• Stand for extended periods and remain alert and attentive throughout the shift in all weather conditions.
• Complete a 3–4 hour online flagging training course prior to attending orientation, using a smartphone with Chrome if needed.
• Use personal steel‑toe or composite boots that extend above the ankle when working in the field.
• Travel to and work at construction and utility job sites within Washington region, Oakdale, Washington, Fredericktown, Millsboro, Canonsburg.

Essential Skills

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to reach various job sites and orientation.
• Ability to work 100% outdoors on active construction and roadway jobs in all weather conditions.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift approximately 30–50 lbs as part of setting up and removing traffic control equipment.
• Strong situational awareness to quickly recognize and respond to changing traffic and worksite conditions.
• Clear verbal communication skills to coordinate with crews, supervisors, and members of the public.
• Ability to remain calm, courteous, and professional when interacting with drivers and pedestrians.
• Traffic control or flagging certification, or willingness to obtain one through provided training.
• Comfort using a smartphone and web browser (such as Chrome) to complete online training and receive daily dispatch information.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior flagging experience and possession of an ATSSA flagging card, which may allow you to bypass the 3–4 hour training course.
• Previous construction, roadway, or general labor experience supporting field crews or utility work.
• Experience with traffic management or traffic control in active work zones.
• Steel‑toe or composite work boots that extend above the ankle (required for field work).
• Ability to use radios and other communication devices to coordinate traffic control activities.
• Willingness to travel to multiple locations within a one‑hour radius of the shop in the greater Pittsburgh area.
• Interest in growing into more advanced roles in traffic control, with potential access to a company vehicle upon promotion.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that invests in your safety, training, and long‑term growth. All required PPE is provided, and flagging certification training is offered at no cost, so you can build valuable skills without paying out of pocket. Orientation includes complimentary breakfast and lunch, and once promoted and hired on in advanced roles, a vehicle is provided for field work. A comprehensive benefits package is available, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, short‑term disability coverage, life and accident insurance options, and paid time off. You work in an environment that emphasizes safety, reliability, and clear communication, with opportunities to gain hands‑on experience across a variety of construction and utility projects.

Work Environment

This position is 100% outdoors on active construction and utility jobs, working in all weather conditions and around live traffic. You typically work 8–10 hour shifts Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays as needed. After a one‑day, in‑office orientation that starts at 7:00 a.m., you are dispatched each day from home via a mobile app to sites within roughly a one‑hour radius of the shop, including communities in the north, central, south, and Washington areas of the greater Pittsburgh region. The work involves standing for extended periods, lifting traffic control equipment, and maintaining focus in fast‑changing environments. Personal steel‑toe or composite boots that extend above the ankle are required on site, and additional PPE is provided at orientation to ensure you are properly equipped for safe field work.

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

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 fully onsite position in Canonsburg,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.