Railroad Flagger

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)•Pierre, SD

9h•$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. The position is based in Pierre, South Dakota, and requires travel, averaging 50%–85%; long periods away, potentially months at a time, may be required. The position works in a field environment and requires coordinating job-site activities, communicating with dispatchers, train crews, railroad staff, and contractors, and maintaining on-track safety in accordance with federal regulations. Employees must complete required federal, client, and company training and successfully pass pre-employment or 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; preferably in a Maintenance of Way (MOW) Department.
Skill 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 in English by speaking, reading, and writing.
Knowledge of railroad engineering, design, construction, and safety.
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Willingness to travel for long periods, including potentially months at a time, and drive long distances.
Ability to complete required federal, client, and company training.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to stand for long periods and walk on uneven ground.
Good near, far, color, and peripheral vision.
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold weather and dusty, noisy environments.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.

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.