How to Hire Flagmen for Construction Projects

The job of a road construction flagger is one of the most dangerous occupations an individual can choose. As the employer of a flagger, you are hiring people who will be on the front lines of road construction projects, as the JobMonkey website points out. These workers must skillfully, and in a timely fashion, be able to use the stop, slow and proceed paddles to control the traffic flow. Any mistake your employees make could be deadly, whether to that worker, a fellow employee, a driver or a passenger.

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  Advertise for trained, skilled flagmen in the local newspaper and online. Have interested candidates fill out an application.

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  Check resumes for prior experience in flagging. Prepare a list of those whose resumes or applications show that they have successfully performed construction flagging in the past.

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  Run background checks on all qualified applicants. Eliminate individuals with evidence of felonies or traffic violations.

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  Place calls for interviews. Inform all candidates that they need to bring in evidence of flagging certification. In most states, it is required, advises JobMonkey.com.

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  Check references. Pay close attention to areas such as focus, ability to make quick decisions and to retain professional calm even in the face of angry drivers.

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  Write a list of people who have successfully passed the selection process. Call them to come in to work, letting them know that they must be willing to submit to a drug test at any time.