On-Track Safety Lead (Railroad)

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 106,020,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation

Job summary

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

The role focuses on coordinating work on rights-of-way and ensuring compliance with safety rules. The candidate will travel extensively (50%–85%), operate safety tools, report daily field updates, and communicate with dispatchers and crews.

Qualifications

• Requires proficiency with tablets, smartphones and communication tools to coordinate train movements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to travel for extended periods; months at a time.

Responsibilities

• Provide On-Track Safety such as set up of derails, track signs, and safety tools.
• Prepare daily field reports and report 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 entering the track.
• Enforce all Railroad, State, and Federal Policies.

Skills

Tablet & smartphone use

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Travel ability

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

The role focuses on coordinating work on rights-of-way and ensuring compliance with safety rules. The candidate will travel extensively (50%–85%), operate safety tools, report daily field updates, and communicate with dispatchers and crews.