Railroad On-Track Safety Lead

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS; Alturas (CA); On-site; USD 80,231,000 - 106,020,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, 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. is seeking an Employee in Charge (EIC) to provide essential on-track safety services for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail industry partners.

The role is based in Alturas, CA and involves travel and safety leadership on rights-of-way. The EIC will set up safety tools, coordinate daily field reports, communicate with dispatchers and crews, and conduct thorough pre-entry briefings while enforcing policy and safety standards across

Qualifications

• Requires proficiency in the use of tablets, smartphones, and communication tools to support coordination of train movements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time; sometimes months at a time.
• Valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a railroad company preferably in the maintenance of way department
• Ability to successfully complete Federal, Client, and/or Company Specific Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide On-Track Safety such as set up of derails, track signs, and other safety tools
• Prepare daily field reports and report on any rule violations
• Provide job-site coordination.
• Radio contact with Dispatchers and Train Crews to communicate worksite safety status
• Conduct mandatory clear, concise, and thorough job briefings with all crew members before they enter the track.
• Enforce all Railroad, State, and Federal Policies.

Skills

Tablets

Smartphones

Communication

Detail orientation

Travel availability

Driver's license

High school diploma

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. is seeking an Employee in Charge (EIC) to provide essential on-track safety services for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail industry partners.

The role is based in Alturas, CA and involves travel and safety leadership on rights-of-way. The EIC will set up safety tools, coordinate daily field reports, communicate with dispatchers and crews, and conduct thorough pre-entry briefings while enforcing policy and safety standards across