Railroad Flagger

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)•Canton, OH

10d•$25 - $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 Canton, Ohio, with 50%–85% travel on average; long trips may last for months. The Railroad Flagger coordinates job-site activities, communicates with dispatchers, train crews, railroad staff, and contractors, and leads safety briefings before work begins. The position enforces 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 on railroad-industry safety services and training. The company states that safety is a core value and that employees must always prioritize safety. Candidates 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 within the Maintenance Of Way (MOW) Department is preferred.
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 with strong attention to detail.
Good verbal and written communication skills; must communicate clearly in English, 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, 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.
Must have good near, far, color, and peripheral vision.
Able to work in extreme hot and cold weather and dusty, noisy environments.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must successfully 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 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 following federal regulations.