Employee In Charge (EIC)

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) • Tyler, TX

13h • $28 - $37

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking an Employee In Charge (EIC) in Tyler, Texas, to provide on-track safety services for freight railroads, transit systems, state DOTs, and rail industry partners. The position helps ensure that work conducted on railroad rights-of-way is performed safely. It operates in a field environment alongside active tracks and requires travel 50% to 85% of the time, potentially for extended periods of months.

Requirements

• Proficiency using 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.
• Must successfully 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 worksite safety status by radio with dispatchers and train crews.
• Conduct mandatory, clear, concise, and thorough job briefings with crew members before they enter the track.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED