Contractor In Charge (CIC)

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)•Kankakee, IL

3d•$28 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is hiring a Contractor in Charge (CIC) to oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance work for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail industry partners. The CIC oversees worksite safety and provides flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel, ensuring that work within railroad rights-of-way is performed safely and in compliance with applicable requirements. The role involves conducting job briefings and ensuring compliance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations (49 CFR 214) for work performed within arm's length of the track. The CIC monitors track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities; coordinates train movements and permissions within established working limits; documents work and incidents; and enforces railroad, state, and federal policies. This is a field-based position in Kankakee, Illinois, with travel expected 50% to 85% of the time, including the ability to take long-term, multi-month assignments. The position requires working in all weather conditions. Candidates must successfully pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.

Requirements

Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to undertake long-term travel assignments, including multi-month deployments.
Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience in a railroad company, preferably in maintenance of way or TY&E departments.
Successfully complete all required federal, client, and company-specific training.
Successfully pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks and drug/alcohol testing, as well as classroom training.

Responsibilities

Oversee worksite safety and provide flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel.
Conduct job briefings and ensure compliance with Federal Railroad Administration regulations (49 CFR 214) for work within arm's length of the track.
Monitor track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities to ensure personnel remain safely clear of active tracks and equipment.
Communicate with train dispatchers, engineers, and supervisors by radio, phone, or electronic systems to coordinate train movements and grant permissions within established working limits.
Document activities, including job briefings, incident reports, daily work logs, and electronic forms, for submission to management and regulatory agencies.
Enforce railroad, state, and federal policies.