Railroad Safety Flagger BNSF West

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. This role involves extensive travel across multiple states to support field operations and project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide the required jobsite protection on each assignment, error free and consistent with the rules; including but not limited to radio communication with train dispatchers and engineers, ensuring work groups are clear of limits during train movements, granting permission for trains and on track equipment to proceed through limits
• Perform daily job briefings with all personnel on the job site and ensure all personnel adhere to the safety requirements of the railroad
• Prepare and submit required electronic forms including but not limited to: a job set up form for each flagging assignment, daily work reports, invoices, and other reports as required
• Handle and place signs, derail and other tools and equipment weighing 15 to 90 pounds, which may be necessary multiple times throughout the day
• Actively participate in routine reoccurring safety classes and qualification training
• Maintain a high level of communication with the RWIC supervisors and managers regarding the various assignments and schedules
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture, free from behaviors that undermine morale, productivity, or organizational values
• Uphold the organization’s standards of integrity, accountability, and respect in all duties and interactions
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulation
• Other duties as assigned or required to meet the business needs

Qualifications

• Able to complete required physical demands and/or task
• 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 (Employee in Charge) 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
• Proficient with electronic communications including email and text as well as standard office applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite)

Travel Requirements

• This position requires routine and extensive travel across the following states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
• Candidates must be willing and able to travel frequently, including overnight stays, in alignment with project schedules and business needs.
• Candidates are eligible to receive daily per diems for meals and hotels, plus mileage reimbursement for all billable days worked.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a RWIC with BNSF OR 15+ years of service while employed by a Class I or Class II freight railroad

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Additional Coverage Plans
• Legal Shield, ID Shield, Pet Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Retail Savings
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional & Career Growth
• Culture & Recognition
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)