Rail Safety Field Lead (Contractor in Charge)

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS); Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k)

Job summary

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) seeks a Contractor in Charge (CIC) in Prescott, AZ to oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail industry partners.

The CIC will lead job briefings, monitor track conditions, coordinate train movements with dispatchers, and ensure adherence to FRA regulations and safety standards on site. This role requires travel 50–85% and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Owns strong computer, communication & organizational skills.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Willing to travel long-term deployments.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) seeks a Contractor in Charge (CIC) in Prescott, AZ to oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail industry partners.

The CIC will lead job briefings, monitor track conditions, coordinate train movements with dispatchers, and ensure adherence to FRA regulations and safety standards on site. This role requires travel 50–85% and a valid driver's license.