Contractor In Charge (CIC)
About The Position
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a dedicated, safety-driven 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 Santa Maria, California, and is responsible for ensuring work within railroad rights-of-way is performed safely and in compliance with applicable regulations. The CIC oversees worksite safety and provides flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel. The position requires conducting job briefings, monitoring track conditions and approaching trains, coordinating work and train movements, documenting work activities, and enforcing railroad, state, and federal policies. The work takes place in the field, requires work in all weather conditions, and involves travel 50% to 85% of the time, including the ability to take long-term assignments lasting multiple months. Candidates must pass required pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug and alcohol testing, and classroom training, and successfully complete all required federal, client, and company-specific training.
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 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, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions.
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 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 submission to management and regulatory agencies.
- Enforce railroad, state, and federal policies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Compensation of $28 to $37 per hour based on experience.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
