RWIC On-Track Safety Lead – Travel Required

RailPros, Inc.; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

HSA / HRA

Job summary

RailPros is seeking a Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) to perform on-site roadway protection around live railroad tracks, coordinating job sites and maintaining on-track safety across multiple projects.

The role requires strong communication with dispatchers and engineers, adherence to safety training, and the ability to manage task briefs, signs, and equipment while traveling across designated states.

Qualifications

• Ability 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)

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

Skills

RWIC responsibilities

Safety culture

Radio communications

On-track safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years MOW/TY&E

Job description

RailPros is seeking a Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) to perform on-site roadway protection around live railroad tracks, coordinating job sites and maintaining on-track safety across multiple projects.

The role requires strong communication with dispatchers and engineers, adherence to safety training, and the ability to manage task briefs, signs, and equipment while traveling across designated states.