Railroad Safety Flagger CPKC North

RailPros • , KS

66d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) provides on-site roadway worker protection for work on and around live railroad tracks. The role coordinates job sites, communicates with train dispatchers and engineers, and provides on-track safety in controlled and non-controlled track areas. It requires routine and extensive travel across Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Vermont, and Wisconsin, with periodic travel elsewhere in the Northern Region. Frequent travel and overnight stays may be required. Eligible employees receive daily per diems for meals and hotels, plus mileage reimbursement for billable days worked.

The position is full-time, based in Kansas, and pays $20.00–$30.00 per hour. The work shift varies. RailPros describes itself as a people-first provider of engineering and diversified safety services to the rail and transit industry, with an emphasis on safety, employee well-being, teamwork, continuous improvement, and service excellence.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least 2 years of track and/or construction experience.
• Ability to meet the required physical demands and perform job tasks.
• Ability to effectively warn roadway workers of approaching trains.
• Understanding of the on-track safety training and qualification required for roadway workers being protected.
• Proficiency in radio procedures for communication between RWIC/EICs and assigned work groups.
• Ability to conduct job briefings with roadway workers at the work location.
• Ability to place railroad advance warning and stop signs.
• Ability to install a railroad derail and apply its locking device.
• Proficiency with electronic communications, including email and text, and standard office applications such as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including overnight stays, according to project schedules and business needs.
• CP On Track Worker and Operating Rules.

Responsibilities

• Provide required jobsite protection on each assignment according to applicable rules, including radio communication with train dispatchers and engineers, keeping work groups clear of limits during train movements, and granting permission for trains and on-track equipment to proceed through limits.
• Conduct daily job briefings with all personnel at the job site and ensure they follow railroad safety requirements.
• Prepare and submit required electronic forms, including job setup forms, daily work reports, invoices, and other required reports.
• Handle and place signs, derails, and other tools and equipment weighing 15 to 90 pounds, potentially multiple times during the day.
• Participate in recurring safety classes and qualification training.
• Communicate with RWIC supervisors and managers about assignments and schedules.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, respectful workplace and uphold organizational standards of integrity, accountability, and respect.
• Follow company policies and procedures and applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity coverage, with employee-to-family coverage.
• Legal Shield, ID Shield, and pet insurance.
• Employer-provided life and disability insurance, with additional voluntary options.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and pre- and post-tax deduction options.
• Paid time off with annual carryover.
• Paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Wellness programs and resources.
• Discount programs.
• Company merchandise allowance.
• Health Savings Account with employer match.
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement.
• Flexible Spending Account for dependent care expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development, training, and career-growth opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Mentorship, career-path partnerships, goal setting, and succession planning.
• Culture and recognition programs, including employee spotlights, annual awards, philanthropy opportunities, company events, and town halls.
• Daily per diems for meals and hotels, plus mileage reimbursement for billable days worked.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED