Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters jobs in San Diego, CA

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Our People & Places Solutions business – reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and epitomizes the "why" of what we do – the tremendous positive impact and value our solutions bring to our communities and society as a whole. From facilities delivering life-saving therapies and ensuring clean water to enabling the connection of people through all modes of transportation and providing access to technology – we're integrating a multitude of these solution elements to build the smart environments of tomorrow.

Start your Jacobs career with a company that inspires and empowers you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow.

Jacobs is experiencing growth and looking for an experienced Flagger to perform flagging functions as the Employee in Charge (EIC) in the rail Right of Way to ensure the general safety and protection of agency property. The hours of this job may fluctuate and could possibly work nights and/or weekends as needed to cover the projects as per the contract of the client.

Responsibilities include:

·       Provide warnings and direct or restrict the movement of trains past a point of track

·       Provide On-Track Safety for Railroad Workers and Contractors on controlled and non-controlled track.

·       Regulate occupancy and/or access by contractors within fouling distance of track at particular work sites in accordance with agency policies and procedures, FRA rules and regulations and Roadway Worker Safety Procedures.

·       Communication skills with radio or cell to agency dispatcher.

·       Control all on-track movements of contractor’s construction equipment.

·       Document and complete daily reports, of flagging and construction.

·       Perform other duties as assigned by the Contract Project Manager or the Deputy Project Manager to ensure safety of agency facilities and property.

At Jacobs, we’re partnering across the globe to create the best project outcomes by maximizing the design, digital technology, and support capabilities of our Global Integrated Delivery (GID) teammates. By joining Jacobs, you’ll commit to supporting and engaging with these teams, as we work to build a company like no other.  

Bring your curiosity, passion for innovation, and talent for multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment. We’ll help you grow, pursue, and fulfill what inspires you – so we can make big impacts on the world, together.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience in lieu of education
• 2 years of relevant flagging experience
• Required to have and maintain a satisfactory driving record
• Able to work independently.
• Local travel is required
• Reliable transportation
• Computer literacy
• Must pass a background screening and drug/ alcohol test
• Willing to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions

Ideally, You’ll Also Have:

• FRA 213 Track Inspection Training 

Essential Functions:
Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, and lifting. Lifting requirements limited to 20 lbs. in the form of supplies, drawings, etc. Longest distance carried of 50 feet. Hand manipulation is required for simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine manipulation. Right and/or left hands utilized. Occasional need to reach and/or work above the shoulder, for supplies, as well as below the shoulder for same. No foot controls necessary. Must be alert to equipment in the field, there will be occasional travel, will work near construction job site equipment when in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Jacobs’ health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access  to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred  compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid  holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The salary range for this position is $33.36 to $52.16 hourly. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience,  and relevant education or training.

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $15 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.