Railroad Safety Flagger BNSF North

About the role

The Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) position at RailPros is responsible for providing on-site roadway worker protection for activities on and around live railroad tracks. Key responsibilities include maintaining radio communication with train dispatchers and engineers, ensuring work groups are clear of limits during train movements, and handling and placing signs and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide required jobsite protection on each assignment, error-free and consistent with the rules.
• Ensure all personnel adhere to safety requirements of the railroad during daily job briefings.
• Submit required electronic forms such as job setup forms, daily work reports, invoices, and other reports as needed.
• Place railroad advance warning and stop signs, install derails, and apply locking devices.
• Maintain effective communication with RWIC supervisors and managers regarding assignments and schedules.
• Participate in routine safety classes and qualification training.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture.
• Uphold the organization's standards of integrity, accountability, and respect.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Able to complete required physical demands and tasks.
• Able to effectively warn roadway workers of approaching trains.
• Understand on-track safety training and qualification requirements.
• Proficient in radio procedures for communication between RWIC/EICs and work groups.
• Able to perform a job briefing with all roadway workers.
• Proficient in electronic communications including email and text, and standard office applications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least 10 years of experience as a RWIC with BNSF, or 15+ years of service as an RWIC while employed by a Class I or Class II freight.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to complete required physical demands and tasks.
• Able to effectively warn roadway workers of the approach of trains.
• Understand the on-track safety training and qualification required of the roadway workers to be protected.
• Proficient in the radio procedure for communicating between RWIC/EIC’s and assigned work group.
• Proficient in performing a job briefing with all the roadway workers within their work location.
• Able to place railroad advance warning and stop signs.
• Able to install a railroad derail and apply locking device.
• Proficiency with electronic communications including email and text as well as standard office applications.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Additional coverage plans like accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Legal shield, ID shield, pet insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and retirement savings.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Culture and recognition programs, such as employee spotlights and EAP.
• Discount programs and company merchandise allowance.

Travel Requirements

This position requires routine and extensive travel across the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Candidates must be willing and able to travel frequently, including overnight stays, in alignment with project schedules and business needs. Daily per diems for meals and hotels, plus mileage reimbursement for all billable days worked are provided.