Railroad Safety Lead — Field Contractor

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS; Las Vegas (NV); 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

Long-Term disability

Paid vacation and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) seeks a Contractor in Charge in Las Vegas, NV to oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail partners.

The CIC manages safety, conducts briefings, and ensures FRA compliance (49 CFR 214) while guiding crews and coordinating with dispatchers. Requires travel 50–85% and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must have strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication required.
• Ability for long-term travel assignments, including multi-month deployments.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a railroad company, preferably maintenance of way or TY&E.

Responsibilities

• Oversee worksite safety and provide flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel.
• Conduct job briefings and ensure compliance with FRA regulations (49 CFR 214).
• Monitor track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities to keep personnel safe around active tracks.
• Coordinate train movements with dispatchers, engineers, and supervisors via radio, phone, or electronic systems.
• Document all activities, including briefings, incident reports, daily logs, and forms for management and regulators.
• Enforce Railroad, State, and Federal policies.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) seeks a Contractor in Charge in Las Vegas, NV to oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail partners.

The CIC manages safety, conducts briefings, and ensures FRA compliance (49 CFR 214) while guiding crews and coordinating with dispatchers. Requires travel 50–85% and a valid driver's license.