Road Construction Flagger

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Grand Rapids - MI

Industry:

Construction

Contact Name:

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Date Published:

03-Oct-2025

The JobSquad Solutions Team is currently looking for a Road Construction Flagger to work at a company located in the Grand Rapids, MI area!
 
Job Title





 Road Construction Flagger
Position Location




Love the great outdoors? Want to get paid to travel while soaking up fresh air and spooky fall sunsets? Join JobSquad as a Road Construction Flagger and help keep Michigan’s roads safe while embracing the eerie winds of autumn and the heat of the summer sun.
This seasonal, travel-based position (April to mid-November or December) is perfect for reliable souls who aren’t afraid of a little rain, sun, or fog rolling across the roads.
Shift length: 4 to 14 hours, depending on the weather
 Personal vehicle required for travel to job sites
 Statewide assignments across Michigan
Pay/hours for position





 Hourly pay based on travel distance ONE WAY from your home office:
  1. 0–50 miles: $19.00/hr.
  2. 51–80 miles: $20.00/hr.
  3. 81–99 miles: $21.00/hr.
  4. 100+ miles: $26.00/hr.
* We do not provide reimbursement for gas, travel time, or mileage. Your hourly pay rate is determined by the distance from your home office to the job site, calculated using the shortest GPS route.
 
*Home offices Include: Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Jackson, and Mount Pleasant
 
Requirements of position




 What You Need (To Survive the Season)
  1. Valid Michigan Driver’s License
  2. Reliable personal vehicle (must remain on-site)
  3. Proof of Michigan auto insurance (with your name listed)
  4. Full-day availability from sunrise to sunset, including weekends.
  5. Ability to stand and work in all weather conditions.
  6. No OWI or DUI in the past 5 years
  7. Willingness to travel up to 100+ miles one way from your home office.
 
No diploma or previous experience required. We will train you and provide essential safety equipment.
 
Provided Equipment (Your Safety Spell Kit):
  1. MDOT Class 3 Safety Vest
  2. Clear and Tinted Safety Glasses
  3. Hard Hat
  4. Headlamp
  5. 2-Way Radio (you provide batteries daily)
  6. Poncho
  7. Sign and Poles
 
Required Clothing:
  1. T-shirt or long-sleeve shirt (no tank tops)
  2. Steel-toed leather boots that cover the ankle.
  3. Durable jeans or work pants (no shorts or sweatpants)
 
 
 
Responsibilities of position





 Your Responsibilities (A Flagger’s Code):
 As a flagger, you are the guardian of the work zone, guiding traffic safely through active construction sites.
  1. Control the flow of traffic at construction zones.
  2. Direct drivers using signs, paddles, and hand signals.
  3. Use radios to communicate with fellow flaggers and supervisors.
  4. Stay alert and focused to ensure the safety of the crew and the public.
 
Breaks and Rest:
 Due to the nature of roadwork, scheduled breaks may not always be possible. However, rest periods are encouraged and coordinated with your site lead when conditions allow.
 
 
Perks and Benefits That Raise the Dead:
 We’ve Got You Covered – Health, dental, vision, life, disability and more. Your safety and security matter to us.
 
Refer a Ghoul-Friend – Know someone brave enough to stand with you on haunted highways? Earn $100 per hire, no limit.
 
Apply Now Before the Season Slips Into Shadows
 Call 269-279-7222 for more information
 
JobSquad is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. The JobSquad Solutions Team is made up of experts around the country. Serving our local workforce communities is our passion. 
 

The JobSquad Solutions Team is made up of experts around the country. Serving our local workforce communities is our passion. 
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