Railroad Safety Flagger BNSF West
$41,600–$72,800 year
On-siteIdaho, United States
Job Summary
Provide required jobsite protection on each assignment, including radio communication with train dispatchers and engineers, ensuring work groups remain clear of limits during train movements. Perform daily job briefings with all personnel to enforce safety requirements, prepare and submit electronic forms such as job setup forms and daily work reports. Handle and place signs, derails, and tools weighing 15 to 90 pounds, while actively participating in routine safety classes and qualification training. Maintain high-level communication with supervisors regarding assignments and schedules, and adhere to all company policies, procedures, and applicable laws. This role involves extensive travel across Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington, including overnight stays, with daily per diems and mileage reimbursement available.
Required Qualifications
- A high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Minimum of 10 years of experience as a RWIC with BNSF OR 15+ years of service while employed by a Class I or Class II freight railroad
- Employment is contingent upon the successful outcome of preemployment and recurring background checks, and drug and alcohol testing
- Successful completion of all onboarding and recurring training requirements is mandatory for continued employment
- Candidates must be willing and able to travel frequently, including overnight stays, in alignment with project schedules and business needs
- Able to complete required physical demands and/or task
- 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)
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