On-Track Safety Lead — High Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) seeks an Employee in Charge to provide essential on-track safety services across freight railroads, transit systems, and state DOTs from its Macon, GA operations.

The role requires extensive travel (50–85%), coordinating with dispatchers and train crews, and ensuring strict compliance with Railroad, State, and Federal policies. A HS diploma and 2+ years in a railroad environment, along with a valid driver’s license, are required.

Qualifications

• Requires proficiency with tablets, smartphones, and comms tools.
• Must have 2+ years in a railroad company, preferably in maintenance of way.
• Valid drivers license and HS diploma.
• Willingness to travel 50%–85% for projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide On-Track Safety such as set up of derails, track signs, and other safety tools.
• Prepare daily field reports and report on any rule violations.
• Provide job-site coordination.
• Radio contact with Dispatchers and Train Crews to communicate worksite safety status.
• Conduct mandatory clear, concise, and thorough job briefings with all crew members before they enter the track.
• Enforce all Railroad, State, and Federal Policies.

Skills

Tablets & smartphones

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail oriented

Travel willingness

Valid driver's license

Federal training

Railroad experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) seeks an Employee in Charge to provide essential on-track safety services across freight railroads, transit systems, and state DOTs from its Macon, GA operations.

The role requires extensive travel (50–85%), coordinating with dispatchers and train crews, and ensuring strict compliance with Railroad, State, and Federal policies. A HS diploma and 2+ years in a railroad environment, along with a valid driver’s license, are required.