Railroad Safety Field Inspector

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS); Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a Construction Inspector to support railroad safety services for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOT's, as well as Railroad Suppliers, Contractors, and Consultants alike.

The role requires at least 2 years of civil construction inspection experience, plus strong communication skills and the ability to travel frequently. Proficiency with Android-based devices for field reporting is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in civil construction inspection or related fields.
• Experience with railroad safety inspection or construction projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide worksite monitoring of constructions crews to verify safety compliance
• Maintain detailed records of jobsite activities and compliance issues
• Document deviations from plans, safety concerns, and request corrective actions
• Submit daily field reports detailing Contractor and/or Railroad activities
• Provide clear, concise, and thorough safety briefings with all personnel on each site
• Intervene as needed when safety, compliance, or policies are violated

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Client relationship management

Travel willingness

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Android OS

Job description

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a Construction Inspector to support railroad safety services for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOT's, as well as Railroad Suppliers, Contractors, and Consultants alike.

The role requires at least 2 years of civil construction inspection experience, plus strong communication skills and the ability to travel frequently. Proficiency with Android-based devices for field reporting is essential.