Contractor In Charge (CIC)

NRSS•Prestonsburg, KY

1d•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 role is based in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, and involves field work with travel expected 50% to 85% of the time. The position requires working in all weather conditions and the ability to take long-term travel assignments, including deployments lasting multiple months. The CIC oversees worksite safety and provides flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel. The role ensures that work within railroad rights-of-way is conducted safely and in compliance with applicable railroad, state, and federal requirements, including Federal Railroad Administration regulations under 49 CFR 214. Candidates must successfully 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.
Minimum of 2 years' 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.
Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a railroad company's maintenance of way or TY&E departments.

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) 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.
Coordinate train movements and permissions within established working limits by communicating with train dispatchers, engineers, and supervisors via radio, phone, or electronic systems.
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.