Contractor In Charge (CIC)
About The Position
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a 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 CIC oversees worksite safety and provides flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel, ensuring work within railroad rights-of-way complies with applicable regulations and policies. The role operates in a field environment and requires travel for 50% to 85% of the time, including the ability to undertake long-term assignments and multi-month deployments. The position requires working in all weather conditions. Candidates must complete required federal, client-specific, and company-specific training and pass pre-employment/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-specific, and company-specific training.
- Successfully pass pre-employment/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 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, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
