Railroad Safety Lead — Contractor in Charge

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Holidays

401(k)

Job summary

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) seeks a Contractor in Charge (CIC) in San Francisco, CA. The CIC oversees safety, construction, and compliance for railroad projects, coordinating with rail crews, dispatchers, and regulators.

The role requires travel (50–85%), a valid license, and prior railroad maintenance experience. NRSS offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits and emphasizes safety and regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a railroad company, preferably in maintenance of way or TY&E.
• Willingness to travel long-term (50–85%).
• Must have valid driver's license and complete trainings.
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written formats.

Responsibilities

• Oversee worksite safety and provide flagging services as needed.
• Ensure compliance with FRA regulations (49 CFR 214) during track work.
• Monitor track conditions and coordinate with train dispatchers.
• Document daily activities, briefings, incident reports, and logs.
• Enforce railroad, state, and federal policies.

Skills

Railroad maintenance experience (2+  ?

Strong communication skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Valid Driver's License

Ability for long-term travel

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) seeks a Contractor in Charge (CIC) in San Francisco, CA. The CIC oversees safety, construction, and compliance for railroad projects, coordinating with rail crews, dispatchers, and regulators.

The role requires travel (50–85%), a valid license, and prior railroad maintenance experience. NRSS offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits and emphasizes safety and regulatory adherence.