Construction Safety Flagperson

Flagperson (Construction Safety)

The Flagperson (Construction Safety) position is a great way for candidates to get their foot into the door at MTS. MTS's best Flagpersons (Construction Safety) are commonly promoted into the Train Operator or other fulltime positions!

Under direction of the Assignments Supervisor, the Flagperson (Construction Safety) protects personnel and equipment while working on or near the tracks. The Flagperson (Construction Safety) uses various types of equipment, such as flags, whistles, discs, lights and two-way radios to ensure the safe passage of trains. The Flagperson (Construction Safety) duties primarily consist of three assignments, Switch Tender, Watchperson and Flagperson (Construction Safety). The Switch Tender manipulates switches and signals train operators when proper switch alignment is provided. The Watchperson is charged with monitoring approaching trains and alerting work crews to clear the track of personnel and equipment. The Flagperson (Construction Safety) conducts job safety briefings prior to work commencement and in the case of changing work conditions, monitors approaching trains, alerts work crews to clear the track of personnel and equipment, and signals the train operator when the tracks are clear.

Flagpersons (Construction Safety) are hired as part-time, temporary employees only. The Transportation Department works 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and Flagpersons (Construction Safety) can expect to be assigned to work nights, weekends, and holidays on an as-needed basis. Essential duties of a Flagperson (Construction Safety) include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Conducts job briefings prior to work activity and conducts follow-up briefings any time new workers enter the job site, or if there is a change in working conditions or procedures.
• Monitors approaching trains and alerts work crews to clear the track of personnel and equipment.
• Signals train traffic to stop, reduce speed or proceed cautiously. Signals train operators when tracks are safe and clear for the train to proceed.
• Mounts discs to poles and secures disc with bungee cords.
• Manipulates switches which allow trains to move onto another track.
• Communicates with a hand-held two-way radio.
• Uses various types of equipment, such as flags, whistles, discs, lights and radios to ensure the safe passage of trains.
• Washes non-revenue vehicles on a weekly basis.
• Performs other tasks as may be assigned.

What we are looking for in a candidate :

Must successfully complete the SDTI Roadway Worker Certification Course and annual recertification sessions.

Must satisfactorily pass all applicable examinations including, but not limited to, a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check.