RWIC/Flagger
Full-time
Austin, TXFull-time
About
Rio Grande Pacific Transit Group, a Rio Grande Pacific Corporation company, delivers rail operations, maintenance, and infrastructure services for passenger rail and transit systems. Backed by decades of railroad experience, our teams bring practical field knowledge, responsive service, and a strong commitment to safety and reliability. From Maintenance of Way and rail operations to specialized support services, Rio Grande Pacific Transit Group works alongside transit agencies to keep critical rail systems operating safely and efficiently. Our employees are part of a growing organization with opportunities to build long-term careers while supporting essential transportation infrastructure.
Job Summary
The RWIC/Flagger is responsible for establishing and maintaining safe working limits for personnel performing work on or near the railroad right-of-way. This position coordinates with dispatchers, train crews, and field personnel; conducts job briefings; monitors train movements; and ensures work is performed in accordance with railroad operating rules, roadway worker protection requirements, and company safety procedures.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain on-track safety and working limits for roadway work groups.
- Conduct job briefings and communicate protection requirements to personnel before work begins.
- Coordinate with railroad dispatchers, train crews, and field personnel regarding track authority and train movements.
- Monitor approaching trains and ensure personnel and equipment are clear before movements occur.
- Communicate changes in working conditions, limits, or protection to affected personnel.
- Install and remove required flags, signs, derails, or other protection devices as applicable.
- Maintain required records and documentation related to track protection and daily activities.
- Identify unsafe conditions and stop work when necessary.
- Follow railroad operating rules, Roadway Worker Protection requirements, and company safety procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Report any concerns that cannot be resolved onsite and may require additional assistance.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license.
- Railroad, Maintenance of Way, or railroad flagging experience preferred.
- Prior RWIC/roadway worker protection experience or qualification preferred.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain all required railroad and authority-specific RWIC, roadway worker protection, and operating rules qualifications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate clearly by radio.
- Ability to understand and follow railroad operating rules and safety procedures.
- Ability to remain alert and focused in an active railroad environment.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and walk on uneven terrain.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, overtime, and emergency callouts as needed.