Contractor In Charge; CIC

Job Description

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. is seeking dedicated, safety‑driven individuals for the Contractor in Charge position in Santa Maria, CA.

In this essential role, you will ensure all work within railroad rights‑of‑way is performed safely and in compliance with regulations.

• Strong computer, communication, and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability for long‑term travel assignments, including multi‑month deployments.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a railroad company, preferably in the maintenance of way or TY&E departments.
• Successful completion of all required federal, client, and company‑specific training.

• Safety‑focused railroad‑approved contractor responsible for overseeing worksite safety and providing flagging services as needed in place of railroad personnel.
• Conduct job briefings and ensure full compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations (49 CFR 214) during work performed within arm’s length of the track.
• Monitor track conditions, approaching trains, and work activities to ensure personnel remain safely clear of active tracks and equipment.
• Communicate with train dispatchers, engineers, and supervisors via radio, phone, or electronic systems to coordinate train movements and grant permissions within established working limits.
• Document all activities, including job briefings, incident reports, daily work logs, and electronic forms for submission to management and regulatory agencies.
• Enforce all railroad, state, and federal policies.

• Operates in a field environment.
• Travel expected from 50% to 85% of the time.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.

• Compensation $25 to $37 per hour based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan.

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. To best serve the railroad industry, NRSS provides all these services in the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. NRSS has the proven ability and the proven safety record to handle any project.

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Any candidate selected for this position must be able to successfully pass pre‑employment/recurrent background checks, drug/alcohol testing, and classroom training.