Railroad Field Safety Lead — Contractor in Charge

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS); Aurora (IL); 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) Plan

Job summary

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

The CIC will supervise safety on worksites, conduct job briefings, monitor track conditions, and coordinate train movements while ensuring FRA regulations are followed. This role requires extensive travel and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a railroad company preferably in the maintenance of way or TY&E departments.
• Successfully completes all required federal, client, and company-specific training.

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

Computer skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel ready

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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

The CIC will supervise safety on worksites, conduct job briefings, monitor track conditions, and coordinate train movements while ensuring FRA regulations are followed. This role requires extensive travel and a valid driver's license.