RWIC/Flagger

Herzog•Austin, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Herzog Contracting Corp. is currently seeking RWIC/Flaggers in Austin, TX. Founded in 1969, Herzog is headquartered in St. Joseph, Missouri, with a satellite office in Fort Worth, Texas. Over its 50+ year history, Herzog has become a national leader in the construction, operations, and maintenance of commuter rail, light rail, streetcar, and freight rail projects. The company emphasizes a culture that empowers every employee to act with purpose and passion, advancing their careers through a pursuit of excellence. Herzog aims to deliver exceptional customer service and elite results, driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, passion for customers, safety without compromise, and a deep-rooted belief in teamwork. Herzog Contracting Corp. is an equal opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of various protected characteristics.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of the safe and proper procedures for operating railroad maintenance hand and power tools and railroad maintenance equipment.
Ability to communicate in written and verbal English language with prior record keeping experience.
Strong leadership interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of FTSS and FRWS.
Ability to be Qualified on AUTHORITY’s examinations for 49 CFR Part 213.7 of FTSS and the GCOR related to these regulations at the Start Date.
Previously qualified with a railroad to provide workplace protection under FRWS and to inspect track and supervise restoration of track under FTSS.
Knowledge of the physical layout and operation of the Authority rail system.
Knowledge of the time for completion and the cost of repair for track and right-of-way facilities, and the ability to make value judgments regarding economic repair and/or replacement of these facilities.
Ability to inspect track and supervise the work of others for compliance of FRA.
Ability to complete work under time pressures and to maintain composure under the stress of emergency situations.
Ability to perform scheduled and unscheduled repair or construction work at any time on any day of the week.
Subject to pre-employment background check and motor vehicle report review.
Subject to pre-employment physical, medical evaluation, and drug screen due to the safety sensitive nature of this position.
Successfully complete and maintain any required safety certification and testing on an annual basis.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year experience as a Track Flagger/RWIC or Track Repair Leader.

Responsibilities

Provides protection for the work activities of other parties engaged in work on the railroad right-of-way by performing safety briefings and issuing instructions to these parties.
Coordinates work with the Authority’s Train Operations Contractor.
Communicates by radio with train operators to authorize train movement through work area.
Observes railroad tracks for approaching trains.
Issues audible warnings to workers concerning the approach of trains.
Directs the discontinuance of specific work practices until after train(s) have passed work location.
Observes work practices of the other parties.
Observes the workplace for unsafe conditions.
Installs and removes temporary signs for the control of train movements.
Engages, participates in, and promotes Herzog’s Culture and its essential behaviors.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance and punctuality.
Performs other duties as assigned.