Railroad Safety CIC - Field Lead, 50% Travel

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS); Peoria (IL); 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 in Peoria, IL to oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads and transit systems.

This role emphasizes safety within railroad rights-of-way and requires managing on-site activities while coordinating with crews and regulators. The CIC will lead safety briefings, ensure adherence to FRA regulations, monitor track conditions, and document all activities.

Qualifications

• Requires strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication required.
• Willingness for long-term travel assignments, including multi-month deployments.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Minimum of 2 years' railroad experience preferred (maintenance of way or TY&E).
• Successfully completes federal, client, and company training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee worksite safety and provide flagging services as needed.
• Conduct job briefings and ensure FRA compliance (49 CFR 214).
• Monitor track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities for safety.
• Coordinate train movements with dispatchers, engineers, and supervisors via radio/phone/electronics.
• Document activities, including briefings, incident reports, daily logs, and regulatory submissions.
• Enforce Railroad, State, and Federal policies.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication

Organization

Verbal & written communication

Driver's license

Travel readiness

High school diploma

Railroad experience (2+ years)

Training compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) seeks a Contractor in Charge in Peoria, IL to oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads and transit systems.

This role emphasizes safety within railroad rights-of-way and requires managing on-site activities while coordinating with crews and regulators. The CIC will lead safety briefings, ensure adherence to FRA regulations, monitor track conditions, and document all activities.