Contractor In Charge (CIC)

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation

Job summary

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) seeks a dedicated Contractor in Charge (CIC) to oversee railroad work within rights-of-way, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. The CIC will manage field safety, coordinate with rail operators, and supervise flagging when railroad personnel are unavailable.

The role requires travel 50%–85% and strong documentation, communication, and safety training. A valid license and railroad maintenance experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Willingness for long-term travel assignments, including multi-month deployments.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 years' railroad experience, preferably in maintenance of way or TY&E.

Responsibilities

• Oversee worksite safety and provide flagging services as needed.
• Lead job briefings and ensure compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations (49 CFR 214) during track-adjacent work.
• Monitor track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities to keep personnel safely clear of active tracks and equipment.
• Coordinate train movements with dispatchers, engineers, and supervisors via radio, phone, or electronic systems.
• Document all activities, including briefings, incident reports, daily logs, and forms for management and regulatory submission.
• Enforce Railroad, State, and Federal policies.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Effective communication

Travel willingness

Valid Driver's License

High School Diploma

Railroad maintenance exp

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. is seeking dedicated, safety-driven individuals for the Contractor in Charge position in Twin Falls, ID. This essential role is responsible for ensuring all work within railroad rights-of-way is performed safely and in compliance with regulations.

Job Description: National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a Contractor in Charge (CIC) responsible for overseeing construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail industry partners.

Job Requirements:

• Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills
• Communicates effectively in both verbal and written formats
• Ability for long-term travel assignments, including multi-month deployments.
• Valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a railroad company preferably in the maintenance of way or TY&E departments
• Successfully completes all required federal, client, and company-specific training.

Job Duties:

• A safety-focused railroad- approved contractor responsible for overseeing worksite safety and providing flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel
• The CIC is responsible for conducting job briefings and ensuring full compliance with Federal Railroad (FRA) regulations (49 CFR 214) during work performed within arm's length of the track.
• Responsible for monitoring track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities to ensure personnel remain safely clear of active tracks and equipment.
• Communicate with train dispatchers, engineers, and supervisors via radio, phone, or electronic systems to coordinate train movements and grant permissions within established working limits.
• Responsible for documenting all activities, including job briefings, incident reports, daily work logs, and electronic forms for submission to management and regulatory agencies.
• Enforce all Railroad, State, and Federal Policies.

Work Environment:

• This job operates in a field environment.
• Travel is expected from 50% to 85% of the time.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions

Benefits:

• Compensation is $28 to $37 per hour based on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Company Profile: National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is a certified DBE/WBE firm primarily focused on providing safety services to the railroad industry. NRSS is the most trusted name in the railroad industry for providing qualified field safety staff and safety training. To best serve the railroad industry, NRSS provides all these services in the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. NRSS has the proven ability and the proven safety record to handle any project.

Closing Statement: National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Any candidate selected for this position must be able to successfully pass pre-employment/recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.