The most ridiculous profession in the USA: what the flagger does and how much he gets paid
The most ridiculous, in my opinion, profession that is on the US labor market is the holder of road signs, writes Koval Evgeniy on Yandex Zen.
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Yes, in the USA there is such a profession - a flagger. To work as a road sign holder, you need to take special courses and get a certificate.
What prevents to put stop and slow signs in the stand, as they do all over the world during construction or road works, and not make a profession out of it ?!
What sign holders do
Flaggers are people on construction sites who control traffic. These are men and women standing along roads and highways who help traffic flow through the construction area despite traffic stops in certain lanes.
They often work in teams, each of them controls the flow of traffic in a certain direction, the site says. snagajob.com.
Flaggers must be on their feet for a long time and understand how to best manage traffic. The flagger can rearrange signal cones, use signs and give signals by hand to communicate with motorists.
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This profession must be confident enough to stand in front of cars - sometimes in unbearable heat, sometimes in the middle of the night. In addition, they need to be confident that their work will facilitate movement. And if motorists do not obey the signs, such signalmen can write down license plates to report to the police.
How much do flaggers earn
As of January 2020, a job search site indeed.com, for the work of the flagger, on average, they are offered from $ 12 to $ 18 per hour.
How to become a flagger
You can get started with a high school diploma or GED. Training will take place at work.
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Work Skills and Requirements
- Stamina: flaggers spend on their feet for a long time, often in adverse conditions.
- Teamwork: They need to be able to work and communicate with other employees.
- Communication: Flaggers are required to speak and understand bosses, colleagues, and drivers throughout their working day.
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