Railroad Field Safety Lead

National Railroad Safety Services (NRSS); Redding (AR); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

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

This field role requires a safety-first mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel extensively (50–85%). You will lead job briefings, monitor track conditions, coordinate with dispatchers, and ensure compliance with FRA regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
• Communicates effectively in both verbal and written formats.
• Ability for long-term travel assignments, including multi-month 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.

Skills

Computers

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

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

This field role requires a safety-first mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel extensively (50–85%). You will lead job briefings, monitor track conditions, coordinate with dispatchers, and ensure compliance with FRA regulations.