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Railroad Flagger

NRSS•New York, NY
•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 New York, NY, and requires travel, averaging 50%–85%, including potentially long periods away from home. 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 enforces railroad, state, and federal rules; confirms contractors meet training requirements; addresses rule violations; completes daily activity reports; and maintains on-track safety in accordance with federal regulations. NRSS is a certified DBE/WBE firm focused primarily on safety services for the railroad industry. The company provides field safety staff and safety training in the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. NRSS states that safety is a core value and that employees must prioritize safety at all times. Selected candidates must pass pre-employment and 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; experience in the Maintenance Of Way (MOW) Department is preferred.
  • 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, including the ability to communicate in English by 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 in the 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.
  • Identify and address rule violations.
  • Complete daily reports on work activities.
  • Maintain on-track safety in accordance with federal regulations.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Long-term disability insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid holidays
  • 401(k) retirement plan

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