Railroad Flagger

NRSS•Seattle, WA

9d•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 Seattle, Washington, and involves travel, averaging 50%–85%; employees may be required to travel for extended periods, including months at a time. Compensation is $28–$37 based on experience. This field-based role coordinates job-site activities, communicates with dispatchers, train crews, railroad staff, and contractors, and leads safety briefings. The Railroad Flagger enforces applicable railroad, state, and federal rules, verifies contractor training, identifies rule violations, completes daily reports, and maintains on-track safety in accordance with federal regulations. Candidates must have at least two years of qualifying railroad-related experience, preferably in a Maintenance of Way (MOW) department, and a high school diploma or equivalent. The work requires clear English communication, long-distance travel or driving, prolonged standing and walking on uneven ground, good near, far, color, and peripheral vision, and the ability to work in extreme hot or cold weather and dusty, noisy environments. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and successfully pass required background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.

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; experience in a Maintenance of Way (MOW) department is preferred.
Skilled with basic computer tools, including Citrix, email, phone, and texting applications.
Comfortable using Android tablets and smartphones.
Highly organized with strong 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.
Able to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Willing to travel for extended periods, potentially for months at a time, and drive long distances.
Able to complete required federal, client, and company training.
Able to stand for long periods and walk on uneven ground.
Good near, far, color, and peripheral vision.
Able to work in extreme hot and cold weather and in dusty and noisy environments.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must successfully pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug/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 all railroad, state, and federal rules.
Ensure contractors meet training requirements.
Identify and address rule violations.
Complete daily reports on work activities.
Maintain on-track safety in accordance with federal regulations.