Railroad Safety Instructor

Position: 1099 Contractor - Instructor

Location:

On Call (Remote/Various Locations)

Hours:

16-24 hours per week

Who We Are:

Rail Pros is the premier provider of engineering and diversified safety services to America's rail and transit industry. Driven by a passion for our people, clients, and communities, we are committed to solving our customers' challenges and earning their trust through teamwork, continuous improvement, and service excellence. As a people first organization, we prioritize the safety, well being, and growth of our employees, fostering a culture of caring and support.

We believe that when our people thrive, our company thrives.

Our mission is to enhance mobility, safety, and quality of life for residents, passengers, and partner companies. We do more than just provide services; we are constantly innovating and staying informed of industry developments to help our customers succeed. Join us in our shared goal of keeping America moving and ensuring customer satisfaction in an environment where your contributions are valued and your growth is encouraged.

Apply now and become a part of our exciting journey!

Job Summary:

Rail Pros is seeking experienced Contract Railroad Safety Instructors to join our respected, industry-leading instructional team. If you have a background in railroad TE&Y or MOW and are passionate about sharing your knowledge with the next generation of railroaders, contractors, and rail-served industry workers, we’d love to connect. We are especially interested in contractors with expertise in areas such as roadway worker protection, general rail safety, continuously welded rail, hi-rail, roadway maintenance machinery, maintenance of way, locomotive engineering, signal maintenance, and track inspection.

We welcome additional topic areas as well.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Facilitate engaging, course-leading learning experiences using Rail Pros course materials with railroaders, railroad contractors, and rail-served industry workers.

Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations.

Collaborate openly with the Rail Pros training delivery and operations team.

Work closely with the instructional design team on course enhancements.

Accurately enter training information (attendance, test results) in a timely manner.

Utilize training technology resources effectively.

Maintain high-quality training standards by collaborating with all team members.

Demonstrate integrity throughout all phases of the training process.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Expert-level experience in railroad TE&Y and/or MOW.Proven ability to train and teach effectively.

Flexible availability for on-call work and multi-day travel.

Strong communication and organizational skills.

Supervisory experience is a plus.

Required

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required3 to 5 years of previous experience in the rail industry3+ years of experience in training, public speaking and facilitating on the job training (OJT)
Demonstrated ability to serve as a highly effective instructor for adult learners

Familiarity with FRA railroad rules and regulations (e.g., CFR 243 compliance, GCOR)
Proficient with Transportation, Engineering and/or Mechanical based operating and safety rules, and practical application in the field

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