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Job Summary:

The Roadway Worker in Charge (RWIC) position is responsible for on-site roadway worker protection for activities on and around live railroad tracks. This role involves job site coordination, dispatcher/train communication, and ensuring On-Track Safety in both controlled and non-controlled track areas.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Jobsite Protection: Provide the required protection on each assignment, ensuring error-free and rule-compliant operations. This includes radio communication with train dispatchers and engineers, ensuring work groups are clear of limits during train movements, and granting permission for trains and on-track equipment to proceed through limits.
• Daily Job Briefings: Conduct daily briefings with all job site personnel and ensure adherence to railroad safety requirements.
• Documentation: Prepare and submit required electronic forms, such as job set-up forms for flagging assignments, daily work reports, invoices, and other necessary reports.
• Handling Equipment: Manage and place signs, derails, and other tools and equipment weighing 15 to 90 pounds, as needed throughout the day.
• Safety Classes: Actively participate in routine safety classes and qualification training.
• Communication: Maintain high-level communication with RWIC supervisors and managers regarding assignments and schedules.
• Additional Duties: Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role.
• Effective in warning roadway workers of approaching trains.
• Understanding of on-track safety training and qualification requirements.
• Proficient in radio communication procedures with RWIC/EICs (Engineers in Charge).
• Capable of conducting job briefings with all roadway workers at their location.
• Ability to place railroad advance warning and stop signs.
• Skilled in installing railroad derails and applying locking devices.
• Proficiency with electronic communications, including email and text, as well as standard office applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Minimum of 2 years of railroad experience.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in track maintenance.
• Prior experience working within a railway company.
• Training in railway “Track Inspection Guidelines” or equivalent.

Additional Qualifications, Certifications, etc.:

• CN On-Track Worker and Operating Rules.

Why RailPros:

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and development within the railroad industry, gaining valuable experience in railway operations and safety management.
• Impactful Role: Critical role in ensuring the safety and protection of railway work zones, directly impacting the well-being of railroad workers and the efficiency of project operations.
• Collaborative Environment: Supportive work environment that fosters collaboration, allowing RWICs to work with diverse teams and contribute to railway project success while gaining industry knowledge.
• Industry Exposure: Exposure to various aspects of railroad operations, safety standards, and regulatory compliance, offering a dynamic and enriching experience in the railway field.

Benefits & Perks:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Additional Coverage Plans: Accident plan, critical illness plan, and hospital indemnity with employee-to-family coverage.
• Legal ID, Shield ID, Pet Insurance.
• Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid with additional voluntary options available.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous paid time off.
• Wellness Programs: Access to various wellness initiatives and resources.
• Discount Programs: Exclusive discounts on products and services.
• Company Merchandise Allowance: Company-funded allowance for our online store.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA): With employer match.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA): Employer-funded.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): For dependent care expenses.
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career growth.
• Work-Life Balance: Initiatives designed to support a balanced and fulfilling work life.

Join RailPros for a fulfilling career in a thriving and stable industry. Our core values drive us to excel as a team, prioritize customer satisfaction, and adapt to industry changes swiftly. Be part of a passionate and dedicated team that values continuous improvement, trust, and problem-solving. Apply now  for an opportunity to contribute to our success.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

RailPros provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless such accommodations would impose undue hardship on our business operations. If you are considering applying for a job and require a reasonable accommodation in accordance with the ADA, please reach out to us at peopleoperations@railpros.com. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all employees.

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