Railroad Contractor in Charge — Field Safety Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Paid vacation & holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

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

The CIC will ensure safety on worksites, conduct job briefings, and maintain FRA compliance, while coordinating with train crews and regulators. This full‑time contractor role requires travel of 50%–85% and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Requires strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• 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 maintenance of way or TY&E departments.
• Successfully completes all required training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee worksite safety and provide flagging services as needed.
• Conduct job briefings and ensure full FRA (49 CFR 214) compliance within track limits.
• Monitor track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities to keep personnel safe.
• Communicate with dispatchers, engineers, and supervisors to coordinate train movements and permissions.
• Document all activities, including briefings, incident reports, logs, and forms for management and regulators.
• Enforce Railroad, State, and Federal policies.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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

The CIC will ensure safety on worksites, conduct job briefings, and maintain FRA compliance, while coordinating with train crews and regulators. This full‑time contractor role requires travel of 50%–85% and a strong safety mindset.