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Joseph JAMES

BOISE

Summary

Safety oriented construction Flagger with skills cultivated in traffic management. Master of signaling techniques as issued by Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Acquainted with early hours and late evening work. Available at any time and place with sterling record of safety and efficiency. Dedicated crew member ready for new challenges every day.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Traffic Control Flagger

Andrew Williams
05.2022 - 10.2023
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.
  • Used flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
  • Controlled flow of automotive traffic under direction of project supervisor.
  • Accustomed to nighttime flagging in high traffic areas.
  • Provided essential instructions to foremen, crew chiefs and other flaggers.
  • Actively alerted construction crew about vehicles failing to obey signals, preventing accident and injury.
  • Intimately familiar with flagging safety regulations and equipment as published by OSHA.
  • Familiar with use of hand signaling procedures.
  • Patiently directed motorists towards detours and alternate routes.
  • Calmly managed clearing of path during passage of emergency vehicles.
  • Professionally communicated with motorists stuck in stopped traffic.
  • Organized and maintained site equipment during slow hours.
  • Controlled flow of traffic through construction areas and work zones on busy highways and interstates.
  • Managed work zones using large signs and hand signals to direct traffic.
  • Warned construction crews of approaching vehicles that failed to stop in effort to prevent injuries and accidents.
  • Spoke clearly and confidently to drivers to provide detour routes and direct around work areas.
  • Recorded license plate numbers of traffic violators to turn over to law enforcement officials.
  • Put out barrels and cones to prevent driver access to specific roads or areas.
  • Prevented traffic intrusion onto construction sites and protected workers.
  • Controlled drivers' speed, movement and routes with hand signals and signs.
  • Worked with superiors to develop optimal traffic routing and control plans for each site.
  • Guided or controlled vehicular or pedestrian traffic at street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
  • Installed warning flags and used hand signals to catch drivers' attention about hazards.
  • Identified unsafe drivers and documented vehicle information for authorities.
  • Educated pedestrians about crossing rules and road safety.
  • Interrupted traffic to allow students, parents and other pedestrians to safely cross streets.
  • Escorted pedestrians and young children across streets near school.
  • Noted unsafe behavior of school children and reported to administrators.
  • Reported on-campus vehicle infractions to school administration.

Traffic Control Flagger

M And M Traffic Control
02.2010 - 05.2022
  • Used flagging tools such as stop and slow paddle and red flag.
  • Controlled flow of automotive traffic under direction of project supervisor.
  • Accustomed to nighttime flagging in high traffic areas.
  • Provided essential instructions to foremen, crew chiefs and other flaggers.
  • Actively alerted construction crew about vehicles failing to obey signals, preventing accident and injury.
  • Intimately familiar with flagging safety regulations and equipment as published by OSHA.
  • Familiar with use of hand signaling procedures.
  • Patiently directed motorists towards detours and alternate routes.
  • Calmly managed clearing of path during passage of emergency vehicles.
  • Professionally communicated with motorists stuck in stopped traffic.
  • Organized and maintained site equipment during slow hours.
  • Developed advanced traffic routing plans in metropolitan areas.
  • Controlled flow of traffic through construction areas and work zones on busy highways and interstates.
  • Managed work zones using large signs and hand signals to direct traffic.
  • Warned construction crews of approaching vehicles that failed to stop in effort to prevent injuries and accidents.
  • Spoke clearly and confidently to drivers to provide detour routes and direct around work areas.
  • Recorded license plate numbers of traffic violators to turn over to law enforcement officials.
  • Put out barrels and cones to prevent driver access to specific roads or areas.
  • Prevented traffic intrusion onto construction sites and protected workers.
  • Controlled drivers' speed, movement and routes with hand signals and signs.
  • Worked with superiors to develop optimal traffic routing and control plans for each site.
  • Guided or controlled vehicular or pedestrian traffic at street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
  • Installed warning flags and used hand signals to catch drivers' attention about hazards.
  • Identified unsafe drivers and documented vehicle information for authorities.
  • Educated pedestrians about crossing rules and road safety.
  • Attended to needs and safety of pedestrians by stopping traffic at crossing locations.
  • Interrupted traffic to allow students, parents and other pedestrians to safely cross streets.
  • Escorted pedestrians and young children across streets near school.
  • Noted unsafe behavior of school children and reported to administrators.
  • Reported on-campus vehicle infractions to school administration.
  • Developed key relationships with both adults and children through effective communication and purposeful engagement.

Education

GED -

Robert Jane
Boise, ID
07.2004

Skills

  • Traffic Routing Planning
  • Hazards Vigilance
  • Safety Policies and Measures
  • Work Zone Management
  • Signage Holding
  • Construction Work Understanding
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Traffic Control
  • Written and Verbal Communication
  • Traffic Monitoring
  • Pedestrian Safety
  • Child Safety
  • Safety Violation Identification
  • Student and Adult Assistance
  • Community Partnerships
  • Law Enforcement Collaboration
  • Issue Identification and Resolution
  • Unsafe Condition Remediation
  • Reporting Procedures
  • Rule Enforcement
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Roadway Crossings

Timeline

Traffic Control Flagger

Andrew Williams
05.2022 - 10.2023

Traffic Control Flagger

M And M Traffic Control
02.2010 - 05.2022

GED -

Robert Jane
Joseph JAMES