Railroad Safety Flagger CPKC North

About the role

The Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) position at RailPros is responsible for providing on-site protection for activities on and around live railroad tracks. Key responsibilities include coordinating job sites, communicating with train dispatchers and engineers, handling and placing safety equipment, and maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide required jobsite protection on each assignment, including radio communication with train dispatchers and engineers
• 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, and invoices
• Place railroad advance warning and stop signs, install derails, and apply locking devices
• Participate in safety classes and qualification training
• Maintain regular communication with RWIC supervisors and managers regarding assignments and schedules
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet business needs

Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), a minimum of 2 years of track and/or construction experience, and hold a CP On Track Worker and Operating Rules certification. Physical demands include completing required physical tasks and effectively warning roadway workers of approaching trains.

Qualifications

• 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 roadway workers to be protected
• Proficient in the radio procedure for communicating between RWIC/EIC's (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 device
• Proficient in electronic communications including email and text as well as standard office applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite)

Skills

• Able to complete required physical demands and/or tasks
• Able to effectively warn roadway workers of the approach of trains
• Understand the on-track safety training and qualification required of roadway workers to be protected
• Proficient in the radio procedure for communicating between RWIC/EIC's (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 device
• Proficient in electronic communications including email and text as well as standard office applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite)

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Legal shield, ID shield, pet insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Wellness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Culture and recognition
• Equal employment opportunity (EEO)