Yakima Herald-Republic: Traffic control flaggers say decent pay, outdoor work and flexible hours make job attractive YAKIMA, Wash. -- Brandon Thompson stands on his feet for hours, watching as vehicles stream by his latest job site. But the former restaurant worker says he likes being a traffic control flagger ...

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Traffic control flaggers say decent pay, outdoor work and flexible hours make job attractive TAUNTON — If you want to make $67.20 an hour working part-time as a civilian traffic control officer in Taunton, then keep your eyes peeled for future notices on the city’s website or a job listing ... PARADISE (CBS13) - A traffic-control flagger in Paradise is now a social media star and it's all because of his small acts of kindness. His dance moves are inspiring others to pay it forward. "All the ...

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Seven Days: On the Road With the Flaggers of Four Seasons Traffic Control Driven, short-term traffic control company urges drivers to stay alert, slow down, and follow posted signs and traffic control professionals’ directions—because cones don’t get hurt. People do. Taunton Daily Gazette: 'Perfect side job': How much Taunton traffic officers make, what they do, who gets to bid