Contractor In Charge (CIC)

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)•Jamestown, NY

9h•$25 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a Contractor in Charge (CIC) to oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail industry partners. The position is based in Jamestown, NY and is responsible for ensuring that work within railroad rights-of-way is conducted safely and in compliance with applicable regulations. The CIC oversees worksite safety and provides flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel. The role involves conducting job briefings, monitoring track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities, coordinating train movements and permissions within established working limits, maintaining required records, and enforcing railroad, state, and federal policies. The position operates in a field environment, requires travel 50% to 85% of the time, and involves working in all weather conditions.

Requirements

Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to take 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, and company-specific training.
Successfully pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and 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 (FRA) regulations under 49 CFR 214 for 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 via radio, phone, or electronic systems to coordinate train movements and grant permissions within established working limits.
Document job briefings, incident reports, daily work logs, and electronic forms for submission to management and regulatory agencies.
Enforce railroad, state, and federal policies.