Railroad Flagger

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)•Augusta, GA

10h•$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, regional and short-line railroads, transit systems, state transportation projects, and contractors. The position is based in a field environment and requires travel, averaging 50%–85%, sometimes for extended periods. Compensation is $28–$37 based on experience. The Railroad Flagger coordinates work-site activities, communicates with dispatchers, train crews, railroad staff, and contractors, and leads safety briefings before work begins. The role enforces applicable railroad, state, and federal rules, checks contractor training, addresses rule violations, completes daily activity reports, and maintains on-track safety in accordance with federal regulations. Candidates must have 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. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Selected candidates must successfully pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training. NRSS is a certified DBE/WBE firm focused on railroad safety services and training. The company serves the railroad industry across the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. NRSS states that safety is a core value and that all employees must prioritize safety at all times.

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.
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 when 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, walk on uneven ground, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Good near, far, color, and peripheral vision.
Able to work in extreme hot and cold weather and in dusty and noisy environments.
High school diploma or equivalent.
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 in accordance with federal regulations.