Railroad Flagger

NRSS•Peoria, IL

9d•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 Peoria, Illinois, and requires travel averaging 50%–85%, including willingness to travel or drive long distances and remain away for extended periods, potentially for months at a time. Compensation is $28–$37, based on experience. This field-based role coordinates job-site activities, communicates with dispatchers, train crews, railroad staff, and contractors, and leads safety briefings before work begins. The Railroad Flagger follows and enforces railroad, state, and federal rules; verifies contractor training; identifies and addresses rule violations; completes daily activity reports; and maintains on-track safety in accordance with federal regulations. Candidates must be able to communicate clearly in English, complete required federal, client, and company training, and successfully pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training. NRSS identifies safety as a core value and requires all employees to prioritize the protection of workers, customers, and communities.

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.
Knowledge of railroad engineering, design, construction, and safety.
Basic computer skills, including use of 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 by speaking, reading, and writing.
Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
Willingness to travel for extended periods, potentially months at a time, and drive long distances.
Ability to complete required federal, client, and company training.
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.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a Maintenance Of Way (MOW) Department is preferred.

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.
Control train movements to help keep workers safe on train tracks.