Railroad Field Inspector – Travel‑Heavy Construction Safety

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS); Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a Field Construction Inspector (FCI) to support railroad safety programs for Class I and regional operations from Paducah, KY.

This full-time, hourly role requires a high school diploma, at least 2 years of civil construction inspection experience, and willingness to travel extensively (50–85%). You will provide jobsite coordination, communicate with railroad and contractor personnel, lead safety briefings, and enforce policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of civil construction inspection experience or related railroad construction experience.
• Experience with freight railroads, DOT projects, or railroad construction is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide jobsite coordination.
• Provide clear and concise communication with Railroad Personnel, and/or Contractor personnel.
• Provide clear, concise, and thorough safety briefings with all personnel on each job site.
• Enforce all Railroad, State, and Federal Policies.
• Identify rule violations and resolve in accordance with Railroad, State, and Federal Policies.
• Submit daily field reports detailing Contractor and/or Railroad activities.
• Enforce Project Site Safety in accordance Federal, State, Local and Railroad polices.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Android OS proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Job description

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a Field Construction Inspector (FCI) to support railroad safety programs for Class I and regional operations from Paducah, KY.

This full-time, hourly role requires a high school diploma, at least 2 years of civil construction inspection experience, and willingness to travel extensively (50–85%). You will provide jobsite coordination, communicate with railroad and contractor personnel, lead safety briefings, and enforce policies.