Are you ready to start your career at MTS?
The Flagperson (Construction Safety) position is a great way for candidates to get their foot into the door at MTS. MTS's best Flagpersons (Construction Safety) are commonly promoted into the Train Operator or other fulltime positions! This position pays $19.67/hour.
Flagpersons (Construction Safety) are hired as part-time, temporary employees only. The Transportation Department works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and Flagpersons (Construction Safety) can expect to be assigned to work nights, weekends, and holidays on an as-needed basis. Essential duties of a Flagperson (Construction Safety) include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
Conducts job briefings prior to work activity and conducts follow-up briefings any time new workers enter the job site, or if there is a change in working conditions or procedures
Monitors approaching trains and alerts work crews to clear the track of personnel and equipment
Signals train traffic to stop, reduce speed or proceed cautiously. Signals train operators when tracks are safe and clear for the train to proceed
Mounts discs to poles and secures disc with bungee cords
Manipulates switches which allow trains to move onto another track
Communicates with a hand-held two-way radio
Uses various types of equipment, such as flags, whistles, discs, lights and radios to ensure the safe passage of trains
Washes non-revenue vehicles on a weekly basis
Performs other tasks as may be assigned
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EEO is The Law -
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled
MTS is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an ongoing commitment to treat all people, including customers, co-workers and the public at large, with dignity and respect. As a public transportation agency, MTS is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities in which we work and live.
MTS supports and promotes an environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. MTS recruits, hires, trains and promotes individuals without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation and military status, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
MTS encourages veterans, military spouses and people from different backgrounds to apply for open positions for which they are interested. Additionally, MTS employees are encouraged to refer qualified candidates from all backgrounds and age groups. At MTS, we are committed to a fair and equitable workplace where everyone is a respected and valued member of the team.
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