Position Overview
Job Summary
The Flag person is responsible for protecting railway track workers and contractors on construction sites by ensuring the application of all rules and regulations. The role is performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and ensures a safe working environment.
Major Responsibilities
To apply and ensure adherence to railway rules and regulations on construction sites. Prepare, use and maintain various common and specialized hand tools for assigned work. Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes and anchors. Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge. Install and repair street crossings and railroad crossings. Assist in the replacement or repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints. Unload or assist in unloading ballasts, as well as unload and distribute track material. Sort used track material for loading (m...