Contractor In Charge (CIC)

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)•Waterloo, IA

9h•$28 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a safety-focused Contractor in Charge (CIC) to oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail industry partners. The role is responsible for ensuring work within railroad rights-of-way is performed safely and in compliance with applicable regulations. It includes overseeing worksite safety and providing flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel. The CIC conducts job briefings and ensures compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations under 49 CFR 214 for work performed within arm's length of the track. The role monitors track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities; coordinates train movements and permissions within established working limits; documents activities; and enforces railroad, state, and federal policies. This field-based position is located in Waterloo, Iowa, and requires 50% to 85% travel, including the ability to take long-term assignments that may last multiple months. Work may take place in all weather conditions. Candidates must pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug and 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 with a railroad company, preferably in maintenance of way or TY&E departments.
Successfully complete all required federal, client-specific, and company-specific training.
Successfully pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug and alcohol testing, and classroom training.

Responsibilities

Oversee worksite safety for construction, maintenance, and other work within railroad rights-of-way.
Provide flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel.
Conduct job briefings and ensure compliance with FRA regulations under 49 CFR 214 during work performed 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 management and regulatory agencies.
Enforce railroad, state, and federal policies.