Contractor In Charge (CIC)

NRSS•Victorville, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a safety-driven Contractor in Charge (CIC) in Victorville, California. The CIC oversees construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail industry partners. The role includes overseeing worksite safety and providing flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel. The CIC conducts job briefings and ensures compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations (49 CFR 214) for work performed within arm’s length of the track. The position requires field work, travel 50% to 85% of the time, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Long-term travel assignments, including multi-month deployments, may be required. Compensation is $28 to $37 per hour, based on experience. Candidates must pass 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.
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 and drug/alcohol testing, as well as 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 FRA 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.
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.
Oversee construction, maintenance, and safety compliance for railroad and rail-industry projects.