Railroad Safety Flagger Canadian National

RailPros • , IA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) provides 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 applies appropriate on-track safety measures in controlled and non-controlled track areas. The position is based in Iowa and requires routine, extensive travel across Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee, including overnight stays. Daily per diems for meals and hotels and mileage reimbursement are available for billable workdays.

The RWIC provides safe, rules-compliant protection for each assignment; briefs worksite personnel; completes required electronic documentation; handles and places signs, derails, and other equipment; and participates in recurring safety and qualification training. The role also requires ongoing communication with RWIC supervisors and managers and adherence to company policies, railroad safety requirements, and applicable laws. RailPros describes its workplace as people-first, collaborative, supportive, and focused on safety, continuous improvement, innovation, and employee growth.

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 qualifications.
• Ability to meet the physical demands and task requirements 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 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.
• 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.
• 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, including job setup forms for flagging assignments, 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 throughout the day.
• Participate in recurring safety classes and qualification training.
• Maintain communication with RWIC supervisors and managers regarding assignments and schedules.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, respectful workplace and uphold company 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 plans.
• 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 for products and services.
• 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, and career growth opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Daily per diems for meals and hotels and mileage reimbursement for billable workdays.
• Mentorship, career path partnerships, goal setting, and succession planning.
• Employee recognition, philanthropy opportunities, company events, and other culture and engagement programs.

What This Job Offers

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