Railroad Safety Flagger Amtrak

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Job Summary:

The Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) position involves providing on-site roadway worker protection for activities around live railroad tracks. As an RWIC, you will be responsible for job site coordination, dispatcher/train communication, and various forms of On-Track Safety in both controlled and non-controlled track areas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Jobsite Protection: Deliver required protection for each assignment, ensuring error-free compliance with rules, including radio communication with train dispatchers and engineers. Ensure work groups are clear of limits during train movements and grant permission for trains and on-track equipment to proceed.
• Daily Briefings: Conduct daily job briefings with all personnel on-site to ensure adherence to railroad safety requirements.
• Documentation: Prepare and submit electronic forms such as job set-up forms, daily work reports, invoices, and other required reports.
• Tool Handling: Handle and place signs, derail, and other tools and equipment weighing 15 to 90 pounds, as needed.
• Safety Training: Actively participate in routine safety classes and qualification training.
• Communication: Maintain a high level of communication with RWIC supervisors and managers regarding assignments and schedules.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned to meet business needs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role and effectively warn roadway workers of approaching trains.
• Understanding of on-track safety training and qualification requirements.
• Proficiency in radio procedures for communication with RWIC/EICs (Employee in Charge) and work groups.
• Competence in conducting job briefings and placing railroad advance warning and stop signs.
• Capability to install a railroad derail and apply the locking device.
• Proficiency with electronic communications, including email and text, and stand