Traffic guard

Traffic guard
Japanese traffic guard
Occupation
NamesFlagger, Traffic Controller, Traffic Marshall/Traffic Marshal
Occupation type
Employment
Activity sectors
Traffic, Security
Description
Related jobs
Traffic Police, Security Guard

Traffic guards, also known as traffic controllers, traffic marshalls/traffic marshals or flaggers, are trained to set up warning signs and barricades to slow down the speed of traffic in a temporary traffic control zone. When they are on scene they will set up equipment to warn approaching traffic about the incident.