On-Track Safety Lead (Railroad EIC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Job summary

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

The role involves extensive travel, remote site coordination, and enforcing safety policies across projects. The EIC will set up derails and safety tools, prepare daily field reports, and maintain radio contact with dispatchers and train crews to communicate worksite safety status.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel for extended periods, including months.
• Proficiency with tablets and smartphones for coordinating train movements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a railroad company (MOW preferred).

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

Tablet/Phone proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Detail orientation

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

The role involves extensive travel, remote site coordination, and enforcing safety policies across projects. The EIC will set up derails and safety tools, prepare daily field reports, and maintain radio contact with dispatchers and train crews to communicate worksite safety status.