Iowa DOT Flagger Training

Controlling traffic through work areas is one of the most important - and dangerous - operations in construction maintenance.  The primary objective of is to train flaggers to provide safe passage of traffic through and around work areas and to minimize confusion by bringing standard flagging procedures to our nation's highways. This program will have crew members trained and certified in safe flagging techniques in just four hours.

This training course is a requirement for all those employed as a Flagger in the state of Iowa prior to flagging operations. 

What You Will Learn

  • Rules of conducts
  • Flagger apparel and equipment
  • Flagger's position
  • Two flagger's operation
  • Single flagger's operation
  • Pilot car operations
  • Flagging in emergencies
  • Other situations
  • Guidelines for the supervisor

Each attendee will receive a copy of the Iowa DOT Flagger's Handbook.

Upon successful completion of the 4 hour flagger training you will receive a card so that you can conduct flagging operations in the state of Iowa. 


For any questions or to receive a quote on your custom on-site training, contact the IISC trainers.