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, coordinating job sites, and handling various types of On-Track Safety tasks. This role involves extensive travel across multiple states to support field operations and project assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide required jobsite protection on each assignment, error-free and consistent with the rules.
• Communicate with train dispatchers and engineers via radio, ensure work groups are clear of limits during train movements, and grant permission for trains and on-track equipment to proceed.
• Prepare and submit required electronic forms such as job setup forms, daily work reports, invoices, and other reports as needed.
• Handle and place signs, derail and other tools and equipment weighing up to 90 pounds, as necessary.
• Maintain a high level of 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 in all duties and interactions.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Able to complete required physical demands and tasks.
• Able to effectively warn roadway workers of approaching trains.
• Understand on-track safety training and qualifications required for roadway workers to be protected.
• Proficient in radio procedures for communicating between RWIC/EICs (Employee in Charge) and assigned work groups.
• Proficient in performing a job briefing with all roadway workers within their work location.
• Able to place railroad advance warning and stop signs.
• Able to install a railroad derail and apply locking devices.
• Proficient in electronic communications including email and text, as well as standard office applications (Microsoft Office Suite).

Travel Requirements

• This position requires routine and extensive travel across 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 including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional coverage plans such as accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Legal shield, ID shield, pet insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Retirement savings with employer match.
• Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and PTO carryover.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional growth support.
• Company merchandise allowance and wellness programs.