Flagman - Railway
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
- Scarborough, ON, Canada
$38.39 per hour/ depending on experience
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Job details
- Pay
- $38.39 per hour/ depending on experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job ID: 20247
Benefits Offering
· Health & Dental Benefits
· Employee Assistance Program
· Company Pension
· Competitive Vacation
· Room for advancement provided
Compensation
$38.39 per hour/ depending on experience
Unionized position
Position Summary
The Flagman ensures safe train and vehicular operations by controlling track access and maintaining proper signaling during construction and maintenance activities.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Position flags, signs, and warning devices to control traffic near active tracks.
- Communicate with train crews, supervisors, and team members to prevent accidents.
- Monitor track conditions and report hazards immediately.
- Assist in maintaining worksite safety and compliance with FRA regulations.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong attention to safety and detail.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Frequent walking, standing, and signaling.
- PPE required; exposure to active rail traffic.
Company Overview
This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.
RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.
PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.
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Responsibilities
The Flagman is responsible for ensuring safe train and vehicular operations by controlling track access and managing signaling during maintenance. They must communicate effectively with train crews and monitor track conditions to prevent accidents.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and demonstrate strong attention to safety and detail. The role requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions and the physical capacity to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Skills
- Safety compliance
- Traffic control
- Signaling
- Communication
- Hazard monitoring
- Attention to detail
- FRA regulation compliance
Benefits
- Health & Dental Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Pension
- Competitive Vacation
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Transportation
- Construction
- Trades
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Flagman
- Railway
- Track access
- Signaling
- Construction
- Maintenance
- Traffic control
- Train crews
- Hazard reporting
- FRA regulations
- Safety
- PPE
- Rail maintenance
- Infrastructure
- RailWorks