FIELD WORKER FULL TIME
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) - Richmond, VA
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Job Title: Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC) Job Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Hourly; Travel: Yes, travel is expected for this position (50% - 85% on average). NRSS is the most trusted name in the railroad industry for providing qualified field safety staff and safety training. To best serve the railroad industry, NRSS provides all of these services in the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. NRSS has the proven ability and the proven safety record to handle any project. Find the safety you have been missing today! National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC) to support railroad flagging services for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOT's, as well as Railroad Suppliers, Contractors, and Consultants alike. Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent. Minimum 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; Attention to Detail: Ability to work in a conscientious, consistent, thorough manner, and attend to details while pursuing quality when accomplishing tasks. Customer Service Focus: Ability to provide service excellence to internal and/or external clients. Innovativeness: Ability to devise new plans for quality excellence. Ability to maintain materials and/or records in a clean and ordered manner. Planning: Ability to plan and prioritize work load to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks. Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity). Proficient computer skills in basic email, phone, and text message applications. Proficient computer skills in Android OS; on tablet & smart phone. Proficient computer skills in Citrix Applications. Ability to travel for extended periods of time; Ability to successfully complete Federal, Client, and/or Company Specific Training. Provide clear and concise communication with Dispatchers, Train Crews, other Railroad Personnel, and/or Contractor personnel. Provide clear, concise, and thorough job briefings with all personnel on each job site. Enforce all Railroad, State, and Federal Policies. Identify rule violations and resolve in accordance with Railroad, State, and Federal Policies. Enforce Contractor training requirements. Submit daily field reports detailing Contractor and/or Railroad activities. Provide On-Track Safety in accordance with 49 CFR 214 Federal Regulations for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOT Rail Divisions, Railroad Suppliers, Railroad Contractors, and/or Railroad Consultants. This job operates in a field environment. Must be able to hear, speak, read, and write clearly in English. Must be able to drive long distances and/or travel by other modes as necessary. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance ~ Short Term, Long Term Disability Insurance ~ Paid Vacation and Holidays ~401(k) Retirement Plan Assistant Division Engineer (ADE), Assistant General Manager (AGM), Assistant Roadmaster, Bridge Inspector, Bridge Manager, Bridge Maintainer, Bridge Supervisor, Division Engineer (DE), Employee In Charge (EIC), Flagger, Flagging, Flagman, Flagmen, Flagperson, Foreman, Foremen, General Manager (GM), Maintenance Of Way (MOW), Manager Track Maintenance (MTM), Manager Track Projects (MTP), Rail, Railroad, Railroad Project Manager, Railway, Railway Project Manager, Roadmaster, Roadway Worker, Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC), Roadway Worker Protection (RWP), Safety, Signal Inspector, Signal Maintainer, Signal Manager, Signal Supervisor, Track Inspector, Track Maintainer, Track Manager, Track Supervisor. As such, no job is so important and no service is so urgent that we may not take time to perform all work safely. By placing safety first, we not only ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities, but we hold true our commitment to being the leader in safety throughout the Railroad Industry. Any candidate selected for this position must be able to successfully pass pre-employment/recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.
Created: 2025-09-26