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About the Role
NRSS is seeking a safety-driven Contractor in Charge to oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail industry partners. This role ensures all work within railroad rights-of-way is performed safely and in compliance with regulations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee worksite safety and provide flagging services as needed.
- Conduct job briefings and ensure compliance with Federal Railroad (FRA) regulations (49 CFR 214) for work near active tracks.
- Monitor track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities to ensure personnel safety.
- Communicate with train dispatchers, engineers, and supervisors to coordinate train movements and grant permissions.
- Document all activities, including job briefings, incident reports, and daily work logs.
- Enforce all Railroad, State, and Federal Policies.
Requirements
- Possess strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
- Communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats.
- Ability to travel for long-term assignments, including multi-month deployments.
- Hold a valid Driver's License.
- Successfully complete all required federal, client, and company-specific training.
- Pass pre-employment/recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.
Skills
- Safety-focused railroad operations
- Worksite safety oversight
- Flagging services
- Federal Railroad (FRA) regulations compliance
- Radio communication
- Electronic systems communication
- Documentation and reporting
Location
- Watertown, NY
Work Type
- Field environment
- Travel 50% to 85%
Experience Level
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in a railroad company, preferably in maintenance of way or TY&E departments.
Education Level
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- Compensation is $25 to $37 per hour based on experience
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Vacation and Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
About the Company
- National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is a certified DBE/WBE firm providing safety services to the railroad industry.
- NRSS is a trusted provider of qualified field safety staff and safety training.
- Services are provided across the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- NRSS has a proven ability and safety record for handling any project.
Equal Opportunity
- National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.