Railroad Safety Flagger CPKC North

RailPros • , IA

66d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

RailPros is hiring a full-time 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 carries out on-track safety procedures in controlled and non-controlled track areas. The listed location is Iowa, and the position involves extensive travel across Illinois, Iowa, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota, Vermont, and Wisconsin, with possible periodic travel elsewhere in the Northern Region. Frequent travel and overnight stays are required. Eligible employees receive daily per diems for meals and hotels, plus mileage reimbursement for billable days worked.

The role requires adherence to railroad rules and safety requirements, effective briefings and radio communication, and accurate preparation of electronic assignment and work documentation. The employee handles and places signs, derails, and other equipment weighing 15 to 90 pounds, potentially multiple times per day, and participates in recurring safety classes and qualification training.

RailPros describes itself as a people-first provider of engineering and diversified safety services to the rail and transit industry. The company emphasizes caring, collaboration, continuous improvement, innovation, employee development, and a respectful workplace. It provides equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations unless doing so would impose undue hardship.

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 the required tasks.
• Ability to effectively warn roadway workers of approaching trains.
• Understanding of the on-track safety training and qualifications required for roadway workers being protected.
• Proficiency in radio procedures for communication between RWIC/EICs 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 or certifications.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently, including overnight stays, in accordance with project schedules and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide required jobsite protection on each assignment in accordance with railroad rules, including radio communication 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 required electronic forms, including job setup forms, daily work reports, invoices, and other reports.
• Handle and place signs, derails, and other tools and equipment weighing 15 to 90 pounds.
• Participate in recurring safety classes and qualification training.
• Maintain communication 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, 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.
• Company merchandise allowance.
• Health Savings Accounts with employer match.
• Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for dependent care expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Professional development, training, mentorship, career-path support, and growth opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Daily per diems for meals and hotels and mileage reimbursement for billable days worked.
• A work culture that respects boundaries and supports employee well-being.

What This Job Offers

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