Railroad Safety Flagger Canadian National

RailPros • , MN

6d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

RailPros is hiring a Railroad Safety Flagger, also described as a Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC), to provide on-site roadway worker protection for activities on and around live railroad tracks. The role coordinates job sites, communicates with dispatchers and train crews, and provides various types of on-track safety in controlled and non-controlled track areas. The position is based in Minnesota and requires routine, extensive travel across Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee, including frequent overnight stays. Daily per diems for meals and hotels and mileage reimbursement are available for billable days worked.

The person in this role provides safe, consistent protection for each assignment, conducts job briefings, ensures railroad safety rules are followed, and prepares required electronic forms and reports. The work also involves handling and placing signs, derails, and other equipment weighing 15 to 90 pounds, potentially multiple times per day. Employees participate in recurring safety classes and qualification training and maintain communication with RWIC supervisors and managers about assignments and schedules.

RailPros describes itself as a people-first provider of engineering and diversified safety services to the rail and transit industry. Its stated values emphasize caring, sharing, progress, innovation, safety, teamwork, continuous improvement, and service excellence. The company offers health and retirement benefits, paid time off, training, professional development, and other employee programs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• At least 2 years of experience in Maintenance of Way (MOW) and/or Trade Yard & Engine (TY&E).
• CN On-Track Worker and Operating Rules qualification.
• Ability to meet the physical demands and tasks of the position.
• Ability to effectively warn roadway workers of approaching trains.
• Understanding of the on-track safety training and qualifications required for roadway workers.
• Proficiency with 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, in alignment with project schedules and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide required jobsite protection on each assignment in accordance with applicable rules.
• Communicate by radio with train dispatchers and engineers.
• Ensure work groups are clear of 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 forms and reports, including job setup forms, daily work reports, and invoices.
• Handle and place signs, derails, and other tools and equipment weighing 15 to 90 pounds.
• Participate in recurring safety classes and qualification training.
• Communicate with RWIC supervisors and managers about assignments and schedules.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace and uphold company standards, policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity 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.
• Company merchandise allowance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match.
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Per diems for meals and hotels and mileage reimbursement for billable days worked.
• Mentorship, career-path partnerships, goal setting, and succession planning.
• Culture and recognition programs, philanthropy opportunities, company events, and employee feedback forums.

What This Job Offers

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