Flaggers

Herzog Transit Services, Inc. is currently seeking Flaggers in Irving, TX to join our team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety and operating rules and federal regulations.
• Perform all duties required in connection with the operation of commuter trains.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain a safe work environment.
• Train to become a conductor.
• Flagging to provide a safe work zone for all employees working on or near the railroad tracks.
• Notify proper authorities and prepare reports to explain accidents, unscheduled stops or delays.
• Comply with train orders, train signals, radio communications, and railroad rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient operation for track workers and trains traveling through work zones.
• Diagnose minor malfunctions and perform minor maintenance and servicing activities when maintenance personnel are not available.
• Regular and consistent engagement, participation and promotion of Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Understanding of basic mathematics.
• Ability to work a nonstandard workweek, overtime, and various shift work, including being on‑call 7 days a week.
• Good communication skills (verbally and written).
• Ability to judge speed/distances of objects/moving parts.
• Required to make logical choices and/or draw logical conclusions.
• Complete annual training and pass safety operating rules examination.
• Pass all required assessments.
• Required to take actions and/or make decisions affecting the security/wellbeing of others.
• Reliable transportation to travel from field office to worksite.
• Subject to pre‑employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
• Subject to pre‑employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety‑sensitive nature of this position.
• Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift weight up to 20 pounds up to a height of 36 inches.
• Regularly carry weight up to 20 pounds for a distance up to 100 feet.
• Regularly ascend/descend a truck step with a height up to 24 inches.
• Regularly kneel, bend, squat while transferring up to 25 pounds of weight.
• Regularly sit and stand for an extended period of time.
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces up to ½ mile.
• Must be aware of surroundings and follow verbal commands while exposed to moderately loud noises daily.
• Must adapt to various temperature extremes including heat, cold, moisture and wind.
• Must successfully pass color/vision examinations as required.
• Must be able to hear and distinguish auditory signals as required.
• Able to work in a safety‑sensitive work environment.

Safety

Herzog is nationally recognized for its excellent corporate safety record, which results from all employees at all levels, in all positions adhering to established policies and procedures. Reporting any and all safety violations to your immediate supervisor is a prerequisite for continued employment. Safety diligence by all results in a safe work environment for everyone.

Benefits

Herzog offers a robust benefits package including medical and dental coverage. The plans are specific to projects and locations.

Why Herzog

Founded in 1969, Herzog is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas. Over more than 50 years, Herzog has become a national leader in the construction, operations, and maintenance of commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and freight rail projects. Our culture is at the heart of our existence, empowering every team member to act with purpose and passion as they advance their career and pursue excellence. Backed by decades of experience, Herzog delivers exceptional customer service and elite results through a relentless pursuit of excellence, a passion for our customers, safety without compromise, and a deep‑rooted belief in the power of teamwork.