Railroad Safety Flagger BNSF South

RailPros•, AR

12d•Onsite

About The Position

RailPros is seeking a Railroad Safety Flagger (Roadway Worker in Charge - RWIC) to provide on-site roadway worker protection for activities on and around live railroad tracks. This role involves job site coordination, dispatcher/train communication, and ensuring On-Track Safety in controlled and non-controlled track areas. The RWIC is responsible for error-free protection consistent with railroad rules, including radio communication with train dispatchers and engineers, ensuring work groups are clear of limits during train movements, and granting permission for trains and on-track equipment to proceed. The position also includes performing daily job briefings, preparing and submitting required electronic forms, handling and placing safety equipment, and actively participating in safety classes and qualification training. The role requires maintaining a high level of communication with supervisors, contributing to a positive and respectful workplace culture, and upholding organizational standards of integrity and accountability. This position requires routine and extensive travel across multiple states, including overnight stays.

Requirements

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 (Employee in Charge) 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
Proficiency with electronic communications including email and text as well as standard office applications (i.e., Microsoft Office Suite)
A high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Minimum of 10 years of experience as a RWIC with BNSF OR 15+ years of service as an RWIC while employed by a Class I or Class II freight
Successful completion of all onboarding and recurring training requirements is mandatory for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

Candidates must be willing and able to travel frequently, including overnight stays, in alignment with project schedules and business needs.

Responsibilities

Provide the required jobsite protection on each assignment, error free and consistent with the rules; including but not limited to radio communication with train dispatchers and engineers, ensuring work groups are clear of limits during train movements, granting permission for trains and on track equipment to proceed through limits
Perform daily job briefings with all personnel on the job site and ensure all personnel adhere to the safety requirements of the railroad
Prepare and submit required electronic forms including but not limited to: a job set up form for each flagging assignment, daily work reports, invoices, and other reports as required
Handle and place signs, derail and other tools and equipment weighing 15 to 90 pounds, which may be necessary multiple times throughout the day
Actively participate in routine reoccurring safety classes and qualification training
Maintain a high level of communication with the RWIC supervisors and managers regarding the various assignments and schedules
Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful workplace culture, free from behaviors that undermine morale, productivity, or organizational values
Uphold the organization’s standards of integrity, accountability, and respect in all duties and interactions
Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulation
Other duties as assigned or required to meet the business needs

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Insurance: Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Additional Coverage Plans: Accident plan, critical illness plan, and hospital indemnity with employee to family coverage.
Legal Shield, ID Shield, Pet Insurance: Added protection for you...and your pets.
Life & Disability Insurance: Employer provided coverage with additional voluntary options available.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer match includes pre and post deduction options.
Paid Time Off (PTO): With carryover each year.
Paid Holidays: For full time employees.
Wellness Programs: Access to wellness initiatives and resources.
Discount Programs: Exclusive discounts on products and services.
Company Merchandise Allowance: Company funded allowance for our online store.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA): With employer match.
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): Employer funded.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): For dependent care expenses.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Support for personal and professional challenges.
Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career growth.
Balanced Work Environment: A culture that respects boundaries so employees can recharge and bring their best selves to work.
Tuition Reimbursement: Support for continued education or professional development.
Professional & Career Growth: Through mentorship, continuous training, career path partnerships, goal setting, and succession planning.
Culture & Recognition: Employee spotlights, annual Service Excellence Awards, alignment committee, philanthropy opportunities, company events, monthly new hire calls, monthly newsletters, feedback surveys, and quarterly town halls.