Railroad Flagger

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)•Lafayette, LA

10d•$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 Lafayette, Louisiana, operates in a field environment, and involves travel averaging 50%–85%, potentially for extended periods or months at a time. The Railroad Flagger coordinates job-site activities, communicates with dispatchers, train crews, railroad staff, and contractors, leads safety briefings, and ensures that railroad, state, and federal safety rules are followed. The role also helps verify contractor training, addresses rule violations, completes daily work reports, and maintains on-track safety in accordance with federal regulations. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of relevant railroad-industry experience. Candidates must be able to complete required federal, client, and company training, as well as pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug and alcohol testing, and classroom training. Compensation is $28–$37, based on experience.

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; preferably within a Maintenance of Way (MOW) Department.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
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.
Ability to communicate clearly in English in speaking, reading, and writing.
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 successfully pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.

Nice To Haves

Relevant railroad-industry experience preferably 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 all 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.