Railroad Flagger
$52,000–$76,960 year
On-site · Pueblo, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Railroad Flagging role responsible for controlling train movements and enforcing federal safety rules to keep workers safe on train tracks. The position supports major railroads, smaller rail lines, transit systems, state transportation projects, and contractors. Key duties include coordinating activities at the job site, communicating with dispatchers and train crews, leading safety briefings, enforcing rules, ensuring contractors meet training requirements, addressing rule violations, completing daily activity reports, and maintaining on-track safety per federal regulations. Requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in related railroad environments, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with basic computer tools and mobile devices, willingness to travel for extended periods, and the ability to work in field environments with physical demands. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, disability insurance, paid vacation, 401(k), and other company programs.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience with a Class 1 Railroad, Regional Short Line, Transit System, State DOT Rail Division, Railroad Supplier, Railroad Contractor, and/or Railroad Consultant; preferably within the Maintenance Of Way (MOW) Department
- Skilled with basic computer tools, including Citrix, email, phone, and texting apps
- Comfortable using Android tablets and smartphones
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of railroad engineering, design, construction, and safety
- Able to build and maintain strong client relationships
- Willing to travel for long periods (even months at a time)
- Able to complete required federal, client, and company training
- Coordinate activities at the job site
- Communicate clearly with dispatchers, train crews, railroad staff, and contractors
- Lead safety briefings before work begins
- Follow and enforce all railroad, state, and federal rules
- Ensure contractors meet training requirements
- Spot and address any rule violations
- Complete daily reports on work activities
- Maintain on-track safety following federal regulations
- Must communicate clearly in English
- Must be willing to travel or drive long distances
- Must be able to stand for long periods and walk on uneven ground
- Must have good vision (near, far, color, and peripheral)
- Must handle extreme weather (hot and cold)
- Must work in dusty and noisy environments
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
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