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Railroad Safety Flagger BNSF South Jobs in Chattanooga, USA at Railpros
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Job Summary:
The Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) position will perform on-site roadway worker protection for activities on and around live railroad tracks and are responsible for job site coordination, dispatcher/train communication and various types of On-Track Safety in controlled and non-controlled track areas.
Essential Duties & 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
Travel Requirements:
This position requires routine and extensive travel across the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas. Periodic travel along the Northern Region may also be required.
Candidates must be willing and able to travel frequently, including overnight stays, in alignment with project schedules and business needs.
Candidates are eligible to receive daily per diems for meals and hotels, plus mileage reimbursement for all billable days worked.
Knowledge
Skills and Abilities:
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)
Required
Education and Experience:
A high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Minimum of 10 years of experience as a RWIC with BNSF OR 15+ years of…
Title: Railroad Safety Flagger BNSF South
Company: Railpros
Location: Chattanooga, USA
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