Roadway Safety Flagging Lead (Travel Required)

Railpros; Minnesota; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

EAP

Job summary

RailPros is seeking a Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) to provide on-site roadway worker protection for activities on and around live railroad tracks. This role coordinates job sites, communicates with dispatchers, and ensures on-track safety across controlled and non-controlled track areas.

Candidates must have a GED or high school diploma, at least 2 years of track/construction experience, and CP On Track Worker certification.

Qualifications

• Proficient in radio procedures for RWIC/EIC communications.
• Strong knowledge of on-track safety procedures and qualifications.
• Ability to conduct effective job briefings with all crew on site.
• Experience placing railroad signs and derail devices.
• Comfort with documenting daily reports and forms.

Responsibilities

• Provide required jobsite protection on each assignment per rules and safety standards.
• Conduct daily job briefings and ensure adherence to railroad safety requirements.
• Prepare and submit required forms (job setup, daily reports, invoices).
• Place signs and derail devices; operate equipment weighing 15–90 pounds as needed.
• Participate in routine safety classes and obtain required qualifications.
• Maintain clear communication with RWIC supervisors and project managers.

Skills

Radio communication

On track safety

Job briefing

Sign placement

Documentation

Education

GED

Job description

RailPros is seeking a Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) to provide on-site roadway worker protection for activities on and around live railroad tracks. This role coordinates job sites, communicates with dispatchers, and ensures on-track safety across controlled and non-controlled track areas.

Candidates must have a GED or high school diploma, at least 2 years of track/construction experience, and CP On Track Worker certification.