Employee In Charge (EIC)

NRSS•Milwaukee, WI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking an Employee in Charge (EIC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to provide on-track safety services for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail industry partners. The role helps ensure that work on railroad rights-of-way is conducted safely through worksite coordination, communication with dispatchers and train crews, job briefings, and enforcement of applicable policies. The position operates in a field environment alongside active tracks, with travel expected 50% to 85% of the time. Extended travel periods may last months. 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. NRSS is a certified DBE/WBE firm focused primarily on providing safety services to the railroad industry. It provides services across the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Requirements

Proficiency with tablets, smartphones, and communication tools to support coordination of train movements.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
Ability to travel for extended periods, sometimes months at a time.
Valid driver's license.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience with a railroad company, preferably in the maintenance-of-way department.
Ability to successfully complete federal, client-specific, and/or company-specific training.
Ability to pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.

Responsibilities

Provide on-track safety, including setting up derails, track signs, and other safety tools.
Prepare daily field reports and report rule violations.
Coordinate job-site activities.
Communicate with dispatchers and train crews by radio about worksite safety status.
Conduct mandatory, clear, concise, and thorough job briefings with crew members before they enter the track.
Enforce railroad, state, and federal policies.