Railroad Safety Lead: Field Contractor

National Railroad Safety Services (NRSS); Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation and Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Contractor in Charge (CIC) to oversee construction, safety compliance, and field operations for railroads and transit systems.

This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to travel long-term 50–85% of the time, and compliance with FRA regulations; training and licensing are prerequisites. Join NRSS for a safety-focused, field-based career with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
• Communicates effectively in verbal and written formats.
• Ability for long-term travel assignments, including multi-month deployments.
• Valid Driver's License.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a railroad company, preferably in maintenance of way or TY&E departments.
• Successfully completes all required federal, client, and company training.

Responsibilities

• Safety-focused contractor responsible for overseeing worksite safety and flagging services as needed.
• Conducts job briefings and ensures compliance with FRA regulations (49 CFR 214).
• Monitors track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities to keep personnel safe.
• Communicates with train dispatchers, engineers, and supervisors to coordinate train movements.
• Documents all activities, including briefings, incident reports, logs, and forms for management and regulators.
• Enforces Railroad, State, and Federal policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Written communication

Travel readiness

Driver's license

High school diploma

Railroad experience

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. in Kennewick, WA is seeking a Contractor in Charge (CIC) to oversee construction, safety compliance, and field operations for railroads and transit systems.

This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, the ability to travel long-term 50–85% of the time, and compliance with FRA regulations; training and licensing are prerequisites. Join NRSS for a safety-focused, field-based career with competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive