What are the responsibilities and job description for the P10 Flagger 2025 Form – CSA ONLY position at Chicago Transit Authority?
Description
This form is only for current Customer Service Assistants as part of the Paragraph-10 (P-10) process
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POSITION SUMMARY
Under direct supervision, coordinates the movement of trains through slow zones in construction or maintenance sites in order to protect workers, equipment, and structures.
Qualifications
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Checks to see that Slow Zones are set up properly.
- Mounts the portable track trip according to SOP and prevailing conditions.
- Stands at track level next to portable track trip in full view of approaching trains.
- Sounds air horn to warn workers when a train approaches within 600 feet of the Slow Zone sign.
- Holds red flag across the track or a red signal lantern if it is dark or in the subway to signal train operator.
- Visually checks the track to verify track is cleared after foreman of work crew signals that workers and equipment have been removed.
- When work area is cleared, removes track trip staff and shows it to the operator. Removes red flag or red lantern from operator’s view and signals to proceed.
- Takes emergency action if a train does not appear to be stopping. Uses air horn or a whistle to warn crew and leaves portable trip in the tripping position.
- Notifies Control Center regarding portable track trip malfunctions, violations of speed restrictions, and any failure to obey signals.
- Maintains awareness of location on track at all times in case it becomes necessary to notify the Control Center to turn the power off.
- Returns Slow Zone area to normal conditions if and when Slow Zone is terminated.
- Returns all equipment as directed.
- Works as required by capital and maintenance projects.
- Performs other duties related to capital and maintenance projects as required, including but not limited to completing documents such as time slips.
- Operates electronic wayside warning devices as required.
- Removes snow and ice from track, switches, walkways, and other locations as required.
- Responsible for performing Information Specialist work.
- Performs platform duties and responsibilities in accordance with the employees training and qualifications (i.e. public announcements, ensuring train in proper position, walk through of trains, etc.)
- Performs the duties and responsibilities of a Rapid Transit Operator upon completion of Rapid Transit Operator training.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to this position are the following jobs :
Job Title
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CHALLENGES
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
Salary : $22,715 - $34,945