Contractor In Charge (CIC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) seeks a Contractor in Charge (CIC) in Lansing, MI to oversee safety-compliant rail projects for freight railways and transit systems.

The CIC coordinates safety briefings, tracks conditions, and train permissions, ensuring adherence to FRA regs and company policies. Travel is heavy (50–85%), requiring strong communication, documentation, and field safety leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a railroad company, preferably in maintenance of way or TY&E.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to travel long-term, including multi-month deployments.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and safety compliance capabilities.
• Willingness to complete required federal, client, and company training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee worksite safety and provide flagging services as needed.
• Conduct job briefings and ensure FRA regulation compliance during work near tracks.
• Monitor track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities to keep personnel safe.
• Coordinate with train dispatchers, engineers, and supervisors via radio/phone/electronic systems.
• Document daily activities, briefings, incident reports, and logs for management and regulators.
• Enforce Railroad, State, and Federal policies at the worksite.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Driver's license

High school diploma

Railroad experience

Travel readiness

Safety compliance

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 Lansing, MI. 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.