Field Construction Inspector (FCI)

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) • City of Utica, NY

2d • $25 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a Field Construction Inspector (FCI) to support railroad safety services for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOTs, railroad suppliers, contractors, and consultants. The position is based in Utica, New York, and involves frequent travel, averaging 50%–85%, including extended trips that may last weeks at a time. The inspector works in a field environment and reports to the District Manager. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt role with compensation of $25 to $28, based on skills and experience, and no supervisory responsibility.

The Field Construction Inspector coordinates jobsites, communicates with railroad and contractor personnel, conducts safety briefings, enforces applicable railroad, state, federal, local, and project policies, identifies and addresses rule violations, ensures contractor training requirements are met, and submits daily field reports. Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of relevant civil construction inspection or railroad, transit, highway, contractor, supplier, or consulting experience. The role requires strong construction or railroad technical knowledge, communication skills, computer proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to travel and complete required training.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following: civil construction inspection involving grade separation projects, roadway paving or construction, utility work; or experience with a freight railroad, regional short line railroad, transit system, State DOT highway or rail division, railroad supplier, highway or railroad contractor, or civil engineering or railroad consultant.
• Proficient computer skills using Android OS on tablets and smartphones.
• Proficient computer skills using Citrix applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong technical knowledge in civil highway construction, or railroad engineering, design, construction, and safety.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail; well organized.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to travel for extended periods, sometimes for weeks at a time.
• Ability to successfully complete federal, client, and/or company-specific training.
• Ability to hear, speak, read, and write clearly in English.
• Ability to drive long distances and/or travel by other modes as necessary.
• Ability to stand for long periods and/or walk on level or uneven ground.
• Ability to see up close and at a distance, distinguish colors, and use peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Ability to tolerate extreme heat and cold temperatures, as well as dusty and noisy conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide jobsite coordination.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with railroad and/or contractor personnel.
• Provide clear, concise, and thorough safety briefings to all personnel at each jobsite.
• Enforce railroad, state, and federal policies.
• Identify rule violations and resolve them in accordance with railroad, state, and federal policies.
• Enforce contractor training requirements.
• Submit daily field reports detailing contractor and/or railroad activities.
• Enforce project site safety in accordance with federal, state, local, and railroad policies.

What This Job Offers

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