Flagger
Chicago Transit Authority • Chicago, IL • Posted July 02, 2026
Position Overview
Flagger - ( 2600005G )
**Description**
**SALARY**
$24.526 - $37.732
**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...
**Description**
**SALARY**
$24.526 - $37.732
**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...