Railroad Safety Flagger CPKC North

RailPros • , WI

66d • $20 - $30

About The Position

The Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) provides on-site roadway worker protection for activities on and around active railroad tracks. The role coordinates job sites, communicates with dispatchers and train crews, and applies on-track safety procedures in controlled and non-controlled track areas. It requires frequent travel across a multi-state region, including overnight stays as project schedules and business needs require. Eligible employees receive daily per diems for meals and hotels and mileage reimbursement for billable days worked.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least 2 years of track and/or construction experience.
• Ability to meet the physical demands and task requirements of the position.
• Ability to effectively warn roadway workers about approaching trains.
• Understanding of the on-track safety training and qualifications required for roadway workers being protected.
• Proficiency with radio procedures for communication among RWIC/EIC personnel and assigned work groups.
• Proficiency in conducting 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.
• CP On Track Worker and Operating Rules qualifications.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including overnight stays, in accordance with project schedules and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide required jobsite protection for each assignment in accordance with railroad rules, including radio communication with train dispatchers and engineers.
• Ensure work groups are clear of protected limits during train movements and grant permission for trains and on-track equipment to proceed through limits.
• Conduct daily job briefings and ensure personnel follow railroad safety requirements.
• Prepare and submit electronic job setup forms, daily work reports, invoices, and other required reports.
• Handle and place signs, derails, and other equipment weighing 15 to 90 pounds, potentially multiple times per 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, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans, 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-deduction options.
• Paid time off with annual carryover.
• Paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Wellness programs and resources.
• Discount programs for products and services.
• Company merchandise allowance.
• Health Savings Account with employer match.
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement.
• Flexible Spending Account for dependent care expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Daily per diems for meals and hotels and mileage reimbursement for billable days worked.

What This Job Offers

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