Railroad Flagger

NRSS•Tampa, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is hiring a Railroad Flagger to help protect workers on railroad 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 based in Tampa, Florida, and requires an average of 50%–85% travel, potentially for long periods or months at a time. Compensation is $28–$37 based on experience. The position reports to the District Manager. This field-based role coordinates job-site activities, communicates with dispatchers, train crews, railroad staff, and contractors, and leads safety briefings. The Flagger enforces applicable railroad, state, and federal rules, verifies contractor training, addresses rule violations, completes daily reports, and maintains on-track safety in accordance with federal regulations. NRSS is a certified DBE/WBE firm focused primarily on railroad-industry safety services and training, serving the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. NRSS emphasizes safety as a core value and requires selected candidates to pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug and alcohol testing, and classroom training. NRSS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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, including potentially 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 near, far, color, and peripheral vision.
Must be able to work in extreme hot and cold weather and in dusty and noisy environments.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must successfully pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug and alcohol testing, and classroom training.
High school diploma or equivalent.

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.