Job Details
POSITION TITLE:Flagger(Hourly)
REQUISITION #:req7619
DEPARTMENT:Streets
LOCATION:STREETS DEPT MAIN FACILITY
BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable HourlyView Classifications & Benefits
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:Part-Time Hourly
HOURLY RATE:$18.00 - 21.00 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, 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.
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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:Performs traffic control and flagging activities for Traffic Control Operations to ensure safety for workers and the traveling public in construction zones and respond to assist with roadway emergencies.
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, including:
Protect yourself and the public from road construction and maintenance dangers.
Protect the work crew from the dangers presented by the traveling public.
Ensure that traffic proceeds smoothly and in a timely fashion.
Occasionally assist the work crew with the maintenance of streets.
Assist in snow and ice removal operations as needed.
Respond to emergencies as directed.
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.
QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the necessary functions of this position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to work on call and after hours as needed.
Ability to receive, understand, and take positive appropriate action from information/instructions presented verbally and/or in writing.
Ability to remain flexible in dealing with daily changes.
Ability to remain tactful, helpful, and friendly in dealing with the public and other employees.
Ability to follow and enforce City safety regulations.
Must have a valid driver's license.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: Minimum age 18; High school diploma or GED and one to two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: FlaggerCertification; may obtain certification through the City of Fort Collins when hired. Current Drivers License.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.The employee must frequently lift and/or move 10-25 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Requires strength and stamina to stand for up to 10 hours a day on uneven surfaces. Must be able to climb in and out of equipment, ditches and trenches, use controls in light and heavy equipment operations and operate a two-way radio. Must be able to traverse uneven surfaces and terrain. Hearing and visual acuity must be sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to traffic and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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) ###-#### 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.