Railroad Safety Flagger CPKC North

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide required jobsite protection on each assignment, error-free and consistent with rules.
• Communicate with train dispatchers and engineers via radio.
• Ensure work groups are clear of limits during train movements.
• Grant permission for trains and on-track equipment to proceed through limits.
• Prepare and submit required electronic forms such as job setup forms, daily work reports, and invoices.
• Handle and place signs, derail, and other tools and equipment weighing up to 90 pounds.
• Maintain a high level of communication with RWIC supervisors and managers.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Able to complete required physical demands and tasks.
• Able to effectively warn roadway workers of train approaches.
• Understand on-track safety training and qualifications.
• Proficient in radio procedures for communication.
• Proficient in job briefings with work groups.
• Able to place railroad advance warning and stop signs.
• Able to install derails and apply locking devices.
• Proficient in electronic communications and standard office applications.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum 2 years of track and/or construction experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Able to complete required physical demands and tasks.
• Able to effectively warn roadway workers of train approaches.
• Understand on-track safety training and qualifications.
• Proficient in radio procedures for communication.
• Proficient in job briefings with work groups.
• Able to place railroad advance warning and stop signs.
• Able to install derails and apply locking devices.
• Proficient in electronic communications and standard office applications.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Legal shield, ID shield, pet insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• Wellness programs.
• Discount programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Culture and recognition programs.
• Annual Service Excellence Awards.
• Monthly new hire calls.
• Quarterly town halls.

Travel Requirements

This position requires routine and extensive travel across the following states: Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Periodic travel along the Northern Region may also be required. 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.