Railroad Flagger

NRSS•Amarillo, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is hiring a full-time 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 Amarillo, Texas, reports to the District Manager, and requires travel averaging 50%–85%, including long periods away from home that may last months. Compensation is $28–$37, based on experience. 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; identifies rule violations; prepares daily activity reports; and maintains on-track safety under federal regulations. This is a field-based role involving long-distance travel or driving, extended standing and walking on uneven ground, and work in hot or cold weather, dusty conditions, and noisy environments. Employees must communicate clearly in English and have near, far, color, and peripheral vision. The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Candidates must complete required federal, client, and company training and successfully pass pre-employment and recurring background checks, drug and 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.
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, including the ability to communicate clearly in English.
Knowledge of railroad engineering, design, construction, and safety.
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Willingness to travel for extended periods, potentially months at a time, and to drive long distances.
Ability to complete required federal, client, and company training.
Ability to stand for long periods, walk on uneven ground, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Good near, far, color, and peripheral vision.
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold weather and in dusty and noisy environments.
Must successfully pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.

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 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.