Contractor In Charge (CIC)

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)•Burlington, VT

13h•$25 - $37

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a dedicated, safety-driven Contractor in Charge (CIC) in Burlington, Vermont. The CIC oversees construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail industry partners. This safety-focused, railroad-approved contractor role oversees worksite safety and provides flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel. The position requires conducting job briefings and ensuring compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations (49 CFR 214) when work is performed within arm's length of the track. The CIC monitors track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities to keep personnel safely clear of active tracks and equipment. The role also coordinates with train dispatchers, engineers, and supervisors and documents job briefings, incidents, daily work, and other required information. The job operates in the field, with travel expected 50% to 85% of the time and work in all weather conditions. Compensation is $25 to $37 per hour, based on experience. Candidates must pass required pre-employment and 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.
Minimum of 2 years' 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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in railroad maintenance of way or TY&E departments.

Responsibilities

Oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for railroad, transit, state DOT, and rail industry partner work.
Oversee worksite safety and provide flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel.
Conduct job briefings and ensure compliance with FRA regulations (49 CFR 214) for work within arm's length of the track.
Monitor track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities to keep personnel 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.