Railroad Flagger

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)•Tampa, FL

10d•$28 - $37

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, regional and short-line railroads, transit systems, state transportation projects, and contractors. The position is based in Tampa, Florida, and requires travel, averaging 50%–85%, including the possibility of extended trips lasting months. This field-based position coordinates job-site activities, communicates with dispatchers, train crews, railroad staff, and contractors, and leads safety briefings before work begins. The Railroad Flagger follows and enforces railroad, state, and federal rules; ensures contractors meet training requirements; identifies rule violations; completes daily activity reports; and maintains on-track safety in accordance with federal regulations. NRSS is a certified DBE/WBE firm focused on railroad safety services and training across the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company states that safety is a core value and that employees must prioritize the protection of workers, customers, and communities. Candidates selected for the role must pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug and 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.
Skilled with basic computer tools, including Citrix, email, phone, and texting apps.
Comfortable using Android tablets and smartphones.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of railroad engineering, design, construction, and safety.
Able to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Willing to travel for long periods, potentially for months at a time, and drive long distances.
Able to complete required federal, client, and company training.
Must communicate clearly in English, including speaking, reading, and writing.
Must be able to stand for long periods and walk on uneven ground.
Must have good near, far, color, and peripheral vision.
Must be able to handle hot and cold extreme weather and dusty and noisy environments.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must successfully pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug and alcohol testing, and classroom training.

Nice To Haves

Experience in 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.