We are pleased to announce that Mr. Bob Layton has joined our team as Director of Flagging Services. Mr. Layton has over 44 years of railroad industry experience, including 29 years as a FRA Certified Track Inspector. He has worked extensively with such railroads as the Canadian National and the Norfolk Southern. He possesses a unique understanding of railroad construction and jobsite protocol. He is an expert in railroad safety and operations.

 Mr. Layton will be heading our first regional office, located in Girard, IL. He is available via email at bob.layton@railprosfs.com and via telephone at 877.315.0513 x118.

 We are happy to have Mr. Layton join our team.

Minimum Experience: 5 years of on-track railroad experience.

Job Description: Rail Pros Field Services is accepting applications for Railroad Flagmen to perform EIC/Flagging duties on CN, KCS and other railroads. Ideal candidates will have significant experience with similar work, such as roadmasters, signal managers, track, signal and bridge  inspectors, and foremen.  Candidates will be prepared to perform on-site roadway worker protection supporting both 3^rd-party and railroad activities on and around  live railroad tracks.The flagman is responsible for dispatcher coordination, train communication, dispatcher track and time, utilization of derail equipment, etc. Additionally, the flagman is required to perform daily job briefings with all personnel on the job site and ensure all personnel adhere to the safety requirements of the railroad.

This is an on-call, part-time position. Employment is dependent on successful passing of drug/alcohol testing, safety class, on-site training, railroad safety test, and a background check.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 5 years of on-track railroad experience as a flagman/EIC and be able to identify and correct safety issues on the job-site in accordance with railroad regulations. Other railroad and railroad construction experience will be considered.  Flagmen must keep safety credentials up to date by attending necessary safety classes and qualifications training. Strong verbal and written communication is required.

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REFERRAL BONUS!

We offer a $500 referral bonus once the associate has worked 1000 hrs. (approximately 6 months) with the company.

Project: PSAP Navy Track Rehab Project

Client: Puget Sound & Pacific Railroad/RailAmerica

Scope of Contract: RailPros Field Services provided Project Management Services for the Puget Sound and Pacific (PSAP) Railroad over the contractors on the Navy Bangor Subdivision Rehabilitation Project. The project consisted of laying new 115# CWR rail, replacing ties, turnouts, and upgrading existing grade crossings and track surfacing. We conducted pre-construction meetings, material coordination and distribution, and kept an accurate inventory. This project was completed within time and budget restraints.

Project Time Frame: 2008-2009

Project Construction Cost: $176,000.00

RailPros Staff: Dave Sedlacek, Johnny Johnson, PE

Client Contact Information: Marc Bader, Chief Engineer, marc.bader@railamerica.com
7411 Fullerton Street, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (530) 661-2200

Client: Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)

Scope of Contract: Providing construction management and inspections services for the system wide replacement of UPRR bridges.

Project Time Frame: 2005 – Present

Project Construction Cost: $100 million +

RailPros Staff: David Gosney, Gerry Herren, Nelson Bynum, John Fraise, Mike Borg, Rocky Champlin, Kenneth Dout

Client Contact Information: Bill Stapp

Project: Widening of Donner Pass

Client: Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR)

Scope of Contract: Improving clearances in 15 restricted tunnels between Rocklin and Truckee, Calif.; upgrading 30 miles of signals to centralized traffic control standards to eliminate dark territory; lowering floors in two tunnels; and increasing stability in five tunnels.

Project Time Frame: 2009

RailPros Staff: Steve Stanton