Railroad Flagger

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)•Los Angeles, CA

11d•$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. It is a full-time field position based in Los Angeles, California, with expected travel averaging 50%–85%; travel may involve long periods away, including months at a time. Compensation is $28–$37 based on experience. The Railroad Flagger reports to the District Manager. The position requires coordinating work-site activities, communicating with dispatchers, train crews, railroad staff, and contractors, leading safety briefings, enforcing railroad, state, and federal rules, and maintaining on-track safety. The employee completes daily activity reports, ensures contractors meet training requirements, and identifies and addresses rule violations. The work takes place in field environments that may be dusty, noisy, and subject to extreme heat or cold. The employee must be able to communicate clearly in English, travel or drive long distances, stand for extended periods, walk on uneven ground, and lift up to 50 pounds. Good near, far, color, and peripheral vision is required. Candidates selected must pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.

Requirements

At least 2 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.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Proficiency with basic computer tools, including Citrix, email, phone, and texting apps.
Comfort using Android tablets and smartphones.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly in English.
Knowledge of railroad engineering, design, construction, and safety.
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Willingness to travel for long periods, potentially months at a time, and drive long distances.
Ability to complete required federal, client, and company training.
Ability to stand for long periods, walk on uneven ground, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Good near, far, color, and peripheral vision.
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold weather and dusty, noisy environments.
Ability to pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.

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 all 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.