Roadway Worker In Charge; RWIC

Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC) at National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)

Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC)

Columbus, GA

Full‑time

Hourly;
Non‑Exempt

District Manager

Yes, expected 50% – 85% on average.

No

Negotiable, based on skills and experience.

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is a certified DBE/WBE firm primarily focused on providing safety services to the railroad industry. NRSS is the most trusted name in the railroad industry for providing qualified field safety staff and safety training, serving the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico with proven safety record to handle any project. Find the safety you have been missing today!

NRSS is seeking a Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC) to support railroad flagging services for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOTs, and railroad contractors, suppliers and consultants.

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Minimum 2 years with a Class 1 Railroad, Regional Short Line, Transit System, State DOT Rail Division, railroad supplier, railroad contractor and/or railroad consultant; preferably within the Maintenance Of Way (MOW) Department.

• Accountability:
  Accept full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member.
• Adaptability & Flexibility:
  Consider a variety of issues that exist in the workplace and change from one task to another as necessary.
• Analytical Thinking:
  Analyze and synthesize information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making.
• Attention to Detail:
  Work in a conscientious, consistent, thorough manner, attending to details while pursuing quality when accomplishing tasks.
• Communication:
  Convey information and ideas through a variety of media to employees/clients clearly and succinctly.
• Customer Service Focus:
  Provide service excellence to internal and/or external clients.
• Decision Making:
  Identify/understand issues, problems, opportunities and take appropriate action based on available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Initiative:
  Identify what needs to be done and take action before being asked.
• Innovativeness:
  Devise new plans for quality excellence.
• Knowledge:
  Navigate various rulebooks and/or regulations and demonstrate mastery.
• Organization:
  Maintain materials and/or records in a clean and ordered manner.
• Planning:
  Prioritize workload to manage time effectively and accomplish assigned tasks.
• Stress Tolerance:
  Maintain stable performance under pressure or opposition (such as time pressure or job ambiguity).
• Teamwork:
  Promote cooperation and commitment within a team environment to achieve goals and deliverables.
• Thoroughness:
  Ensure that work is complete and accurate.

• Proficient computer skills in basic email, phone, and text messaging applications.
• Proficient computer skills in Android OS on tablet & smartphone.
• Proficient computer skills in Citrix applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong technical knowledge in railroad engineering, design, construction, and safety.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, well organized.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time; sometimes months at a time.
• Ability to successfully complete federal, client, and/or company‑specific training.

• Provide job site coordination.
• 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,…