Railroad Flagger

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

1d•$28 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is hiring a Railroad Flagger to help keep workers safe on train tracks by controlling train movements and following federal safety rules. The role supports major railroads, smaller rail lines, transit systems, state transportation projects, and contractors. The position is based in Corpus Christi, Texas, and requires travel averaging 50%–85%, potentially for long periods or months at a time. It operates in a field environment and reports to the District Manager. The successful candidate must have at least two years of experience with a Class 1 Railroad, Regional Short Line, Transit System, State DOT Rail Division, Railroad Supplier, Railroad Contractor, and/or Railroad Consultant; experience in a Maintenance Of Way (MOW) Department is preferred. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Candidates must be able to complete required federal, client, and company training and 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. Its services are provided across the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. NRSS emphasizes safety as a core value, prioritizing the protection of workers, customers, and communities.

Requirements

At least two years of experience with a Class 1 Railroad, Regional Short Line, Transit System, State DOT Rail Division, Railroad Supplier, Railroad Contractor, and/or Railroad Consultant.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Skilled with basic computer tools, including Citrix, email, phone, and texting apps.
Comfortable using Android tablets and smartphones.
Highly organized and attentive to detail.
Good verbal and written communication skills; must communicate clearly in English when speaking, reading, and writing.
Knowledge of railroad engineering, design, construction, and safety.
Able to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Willing to travel for long periods, including months at a time, and drive long distances.
Able to complete required federal, client, and company training.
Able to pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.
Able to stand for long periods, walk on uneven ground, work in extreme hot and cold weather and dusty and noisy environments, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Must have good near, far, color, and peripheral vision.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a Maintenance Of Way (MOW) Department.

Responsibilities

Coordinate activities at the job site.
Communicate clearly with dispatchers, train crews, railroad staff, and contractors.
Lead safety briefings before work begins.
Follow and enforce railroad, state, and federal rules.
Ensure contractors meet training requirements.
Spot and address rule violations.
Complete daily reports on work activities.
Maintain on-track safety in accordance with federal regulations.