Railroad Safety Flagger UP North

About the role

The Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) position at RailPros will perform on-site roadway worker protection for activities on and around live railroad tracks. Key responsibilities include providing jobsite protection, coordinating with train dispatchers and engineers, handling and placing safety equipment, and maintaining clear communication with supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Provide required jobsite protection on each assignment, ensuring consistency with railroad rules.
• Error-free communication 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 devices, and other equipment weighing up to 90 pounds.
• 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.
• 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 procedure for communicating between RWIC/EICs and work groups.
• Proficient in performing job briefings with all roadway workers.
• Able to place railroad advance warning and stop signs.
• Able to install derail devices and apply locking devices.
• Proficient in electronic communications and standard office applications.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• A minimum of 2 years in track and/or construction experience.
• Additional qualifications, certifications, etc. as required.

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 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.
• Proficient with electronic communications including email and text as well as standard office applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite).

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Legal Shield, ID Shield, Pet Insurance.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life & Disability Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Professional & Career Growth, Culture & Recognition.
• Professional Development, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement.