Flagger

Herzog•Plano, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Transit Services, Inc. is seeking Flaggers in Plano, Texas. This safety-sensitive role supports commuter train operations by flagging work zones to protect employees working on or near railroad tracks. The position requires compliance with safety and operating rules, federal regulations, train orders, signals, radio communications, and railroad procedures. Flaggers may diagnose minor malfunctions and perform minor maintenance or servicing when maintenance personnel are unavailable. They are also expected to train to become a conductor and may be assigned other duties. The role requires reliable and punctual attendance, participation in Herzog’s culture and essential behaviors, and the ability to work a nonstandard schedule, overtime, various shifts, and on-call seven days a week. Candidates must complete annual training and safety examinations and maintain required safety certifications. Pre-employment screening includes a background check, motor vehicle report review, physical and medical evaluation, and drug screen. The work can be physically demanding and takes place in a safety-sensitive environment, including exposure to uneven surfaces, moderately loud noises, and temperature extremes. Herzog describes its benefits as including medical and dental coverage, with plans varying by project and location.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Understanding of basic mathematics.
Ability to work a nonstandard workweek, overtime, various shifts, and on-call seven days a week.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to judge the speed and distance of objects or moving parts.
Ability to make logical choices and draw logical conclusions.
Complete annual training and pass the safety operating rules examination.
Pass all required assessments.
Ability to take actions or make decisions affecting the security and well-being of others.
Reliable transportation to travel between the field office and worksite.
Successfully pass and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.
Pass a pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Pass a pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen.
Regularly lift up to 20 pounds to a height of 36 inches and carry up to 20 pounds for up to 100 feet.
Regularly ascend and descend a truck step up to 24 inches high.
Regularly kneel, bend, and squat while transferring up to 25 pounds.
Regularly sit and stand for extended periods.
Walk on uneven surfaces for up to one-half mile.
Remain aware of surroundings and follow verbal commands while exposed to moderately loud noises daily.
Adapt to temperature extremes, including heat, cold, moisture, and wind.
Pass color and vision examinations required for the position.
Hear and distinguish auditory signals required for the position.
Work in a safety-sensitive environment.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with applicable safety and operating rules and federal regulations.
Perform duties required in connection with the operation of commuter trains.
Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment.
Train to become a conductor.
Flag work zones to provide a safe area for employees working on or near railroad tracks.
Notify proper authorities and prepare reports explaining accidents, unscheduled stops, or delays.
Follow train orders, signals, radio communications, and railroad rules and regulations to support safe and efficient operations for track workers and trains traveling through work zones.
Diagnose minor malfunctions and perform minor maintenance and servicing activities when maintenance personnel are unavailable.
Participate in and promote Herzog’s culture and essential behaviors.
Maintain regular, predictable attendance and punctuality.
Report safety violations to the immediate supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.