Railroad Field Safety Supervisor — Contractor In Charge

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS); Missouri; 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 Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) seeks a Contractor in Charge (CIC) in Kansas City, MO, to oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads, transit systems, and state DOTs.

The CIC will ensure work within railroad rights-of-way is performed safely and according to regulations. The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to travel long-term up to multi-month deployments.

Qualifications

• Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
• Able to travel long-term, including multi-month deployments.
• Valid Driver's License and a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' railroad maintenance experience preferred.
• Willing to complete required federal, client, and company training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee worksite safety and provide flagging services as needed.
• Conduct job briefings and ensure FRA 49 CFR 214 compliance.
• Monitor track conditions and coordinate with train movements to keep personnel safe.
• Communicate with dispatchers, engineers, and supervisors to grant permissions.
• Document all activities and prepare reports for management and regulators.
• Enforce Railroad, State, and Federal policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Ability for long-term travel

Driver's License

Railroad maintenance experience

Safety-focused mindset

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) seeks a Contractor in Charge (CIC) in Kansas City, MO, to oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads, transit systems, and state DOTs.

The CIC will ensure work within railroad rights-of-way is performed safely and according to regulations. The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to travel long-term up to multi-month deployments.