D&H Flagging, Inc.

Flagger qualifications and equipment

• All D&H flaggers are certified in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.
• Flaggers are equipped with their own:
• Stop/slow paddle
• Hard hat
• Reflective vest

How to schedule traffic control services

• All jobs must be scheduled by calling the Dispatch team at (503) 232-2488.
• For standard work, customers are asked to provide a minimum of 48 hours notice to help ensure flagger and equipment availability.
• D&H Flagging provides 24-hour dispatch service for emergency jobs.

Typical project types

• Lane closures on freeways and highways
• Flagging on city streets and county roads
• Work zones for residential, commercial, and public projects

For any traffic control service request, call Dispatch at (503) 232-2488 to review the job details and schedule service.

Service area

• Oregon
• Southwest Washington
• Traffic control plan (TCP) creation available for Oregon and Washington (excluding Seattle – SDOT)

Primary contact details

• Main phone and dispatch: (503) 232-2488
• General email: info@d-hflagging.com
• Planning / TCP email: plans@d-hflagging.com
• Office address: 1621 SE Pardee St, Portland, OR 97202

Office hours

• Monday–Friday: 5:30am – 5:30pm

Scheduling and general notes

• All work must be scheduled by phone through the Dispatch team at (503) 232-2488.
• Email and web forms are available for general questions and TCP requests, but job scheduling is handled by phone only.

Positions

• Flagger / Traffic Control Laborers
• Typical shifts: Monday–Friday, early morning start times
• Primary area: Portland Metro Area

For questions after reviewing this information, contact:

• John Ashcraft – Hiring Manager
• Phone: 971-413-1002
• Email: hiring.manager@d-hflagging.com

Application and interview process

• Applications are reviewed and interview invites are extended to viable applicants.
• A group job briefing is conducted prior to individual interviews.
• Applicants should bring:
• Valid driver's license
• One of: social security card, passport, or birth certificate

Requirements to apply

• Valid driver's license
• Reliable personal vehicle
• Authorized to work in the United States
• Smartphone with current data plan
• Minimum 18 years of age

Desired attributes

• Punctual and reliable (typical weekday shifts begin between 6:00am and 8:00am)
• Team player (most jobs are at least two-person crews)
• Physically capable of:
• Setting up and removing work zones
• Standing for long periods of time
• Lifting up to 40 lbs

Hours and scheduling

• Job assignments are dispatched every afternoon for the following day.
• Assignments are based on availability, skillset, performance, proximity, and seniority.
• You provide your availability 48 hours in advance.
• Shift lengths vary based on contractor needs.

Required equipment

• Hard hat – white, orange, or yellow only
• Class 3 retroreflective vest
• Retroreflective stop/slow paddle
• Over-the-ankle lace-up work boots of solid material
• Navigation tool (e.g., Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps)

D&H can provide vests, hard hats, and paddles at cost and on payment.

Compensation and benefits

• Starting wage: $22.14 per hour
• Premium shifts: $40+ per hour
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days
• Free flagger certification upon hire
• Incremental raises

D&H Flagging conducts background checks and is a drug-free company.

Flagger certification classes

• Certification classes are currently held for clients, government agencies, and D&H new hires only.
• New hires are certified upon being hired by D&H Flagging, Inc.

Seasonal hiring note

During the fall and winter seasons, overall hiring needs decrease. Interested candidates are still encouraged to complete an application; D&H will follow up as positions become available and will post updates as hiring activity increases.

Available equipment types

Examples of rental items include:

• Cones
• Barricades
• Channelizers
• Message boards
• Arrow boards
• Other traffic control devices and equipment to support work zones

Rental options and services

• Rentals are available for short-term and long-term projects.
• Delivery, setup, and takedown services are available.

To arrange rentals, contact the main office or Dispatch at (503) 232-2488.

Summer Block Party Packages

• Price: Only $50 per weekend (as advertised on the website).
• Meets all City requirements for simple Block Parties.

For current availability and to reserve a Summer Block Party Package, call (503) 232-2488.

The planning team has created thousands of TCPs for:

• Simple sidewalk closures
• Lane closures and detours
• Entire freeway system closures and detours

D&H Flagging guarantees that its TCPs will be approved by your permit reviewer with no extra cost to you, based on the requirements you provide.

How to request a TCP

Contact the Planning team with your job information and a site map:

• Email: plans@d-hflagging.com
• Phone: (503) 232-2488

A planner will review your project and walk you through the process.

Turnaround times and rush options

• Typical TCP turnaround time is 2–3 business days, depending on current workload.
• Rush TCP requests may be accepted with the addition of rush fees.
• Additional fees may apply if revisions or additional phases are needed due to changes from your original work zone requirements.

Permits and reviewing agencies

• D&H Flagging does not file for permits.
• D&H provides the TCPs you need to submit with your own permit applications.
• Many reviewing agencies ask for about two weeks to fully review a permit with attached TCPs.
• D&H currently offers TCP creation services for Oregon and Washington (excluding Seattle – SDOT).

To help keep your project on schedule, D&H recommends submitting your TCP request at least three weeks before your planned start of work date. This allows time for:

1. TCP creation by D&H
2. Permit submission by you or your team
3. Agency review and approval

PBOT and City of Portland notes

• PBOT has granted D&H Flagging an exemption from using the PBOT Basemap for creating TCPs.
• All D&H site-specific TCPs are drawn in-house and will not appear on the PBOT Basemap.
• The planning department uses the PBOT Basemap as a reference when creating workspace diagrams.

Site-specific TCP vs. workspace diagram

• Site-specific TCP: detailed drawing of the roadway, work zone dimensions, traffic control devices, and instructions.
• Workspace diagram: simple drawing of the work zone dimensions, matched with the appropriate standard plan from the PBOT manual.

Both site-specific TCPs and workspace diagrams are submitted to PBOT for review and approval. D&H planners will help determine which type of plan is appropriate for your project based on the latest PBOT requirements.

Ask anyway — the agent will say plainly that it is not published rather than guess.