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About the Role
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is hiring a Railroad Flagger to ensure worker safety on train tracks by controlling train movements and adhering to federal safety regulations. This role supports various entities including major railroads, smaller rail lines, transit systems, state transportation projects, and contractors.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate activities at the job site
- Communicate clearly with dispatchers, train crews, railroad staff, and contractors
- Lead safety briefings before work begins
- Follow and enforce all railroad, state, and federal rules
- Ensure contractors meet training requirements
- Spot and address any rule violations
- Complete daily reports on work activities
- Maintain on-track safety following federal regulations
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience with a Class 1 Railroad, Regional Short Line, Transit System, State DOT Rail Division, Railroad Supplier, Railroad Contractor, and/or Railroad Consultant; preferably within the Maintenance Of Way (MOW) Department
- Skilled with basic computer tools, including Citrix, email, phone, and texting apps
- Comfortable using Android tablets and smartphones
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of railroad engineering, design, construction, and safety
- Able to build and maintain strong client relationships
- Willing to travel for long periods (even months at a time)
- Able to complete required federal, client, and company training
- Must communicate clearly in English (speaking, reading, and writing)
- Must be willing to travel or drive long distances
- Must be able to stand for long periods and walk on uneven ground
- Must have good vision (near, far, color, and peripheral)
- Must handle extreme weather (hot and cold)
- Must work in dusty and noisy environments
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Any candidate selected for this position must be able to successfully pass pre-employment/recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training
Skills
- Basic computer skills (Citrix, email, phone, texting)
- Android tablet and smartphone usage
- Attention to detail
- Verbal and written communication
- Railroad engineering, design, construction, and safety knowledge
- Client relationship building
- Travel willingness
- Training completion
- English proficiency (speaking, reading, writing)
- Long-distance driving willingness
- Standing and walking on uneven ground
- Good vision (near, far, color, peripheral)
- Extreme weather tolerance
- Dusty and noisy environment tolerance
- Lifting up to 50 pounds
Location
- Saratoga Springs, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Field environment
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years of experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- $25 - $37 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 primarily focused on providing safety services to the railroad industry.
- NRSS is the most trusted name in the railroad industry for providing qualified field safety staff and safety training.
- NRSS provides all these services in the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- NRSS has the proven ability and the proven safety record to handle any project.
- All employees at NRSS must always prioritize safety. No job is so urgent that it can't be done safely.
- Safety is a core value, ensuring the protection of workers, customers, and communities while maintaining leadership in railroad safety.
Equal Opportunity
- National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.