Railroad Flagger
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on317, Leach Avenue, Watrous Heights, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50315, United States
About the Team
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is a certified DBE/WBE firm and the most trusted name in the railroad industry for providing qualified field safety staff and safety training. We serve major railroads, smaller lines, transit systems, and contractors across the continental United States, Canada, and Mexico. Our mission is to protect workers, customers, and communities by maintaining leadership in railroad safety.
About the Role
As a Railroad Flagger, you will be the critical link ensuring safety on active tracks. This role exists to control train movements and enforce federal safety rules, keeping workers safe while they perform maintenance and construction tasks. You will support a diverse range of clients, from Class 1 railroads to state transportation projects.
In this position, you will coordinate daily activities at job sites, lead safety briefings, and communicate clearly with dispatchers, train crews, and contractors. You will be responsible for spotting rule violations, ensuring all personnel meet training requirements, and completing detailed daily reports. This is a field-based role that requires you to work in varying weather conditions, navigate uneven terrain, and maintain high vigilance to uphold our core value: "No job is so urgent that it can't be done safely."
Hiring Process
Candidates selected for this position must successfully pass pre-employment and recurrent background checks, as well as drug and alcohol testing. All new hires are required to complete mandatory classroom training before beginning field duties.
Equal Opportunity
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background.
Work location
Work model: On-site
317, Leach Avenue, Watrous Heights, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50315, United States
Des Moines, Iowa
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleCommunicate clearly with dispatchers, train crews, and contractors
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Citrix, Android, Railroad Engineering, English.
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Frequently asked questions about Railroad Flagger at National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS)
What does a Railroad Flagger at National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) do?expand_more
In this Railroad Flagger at National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) role, you will communicate clearly with dispatchers, train crews, and contractors; follow and enforce all railroad, state, and federal safety rules; ensure contractors meet required training and safety standards; and spot and address any rule violations to maintain site safety.
What are the requirements for this Railroad Flagger role?expand_more
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: High School Diploma or Equivalent; Minimum 2 years of experience with Class 1 Railroad, Regional Short Line, Transit System, State DOT Rail Division, Railroad Supplier, Railroad Contractor, and/or Railroad Consultant; Skilled with basic computer tools including Citrix, email, phone, and texting apps; Comfortable using Android tablets and smartphones; Knowledge of railroad engineering, design, construction, and safety; and Must communicate clearly in English.
Where is the Railroad Flagger role at National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) located?expand_more
Railroad Flagger at National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is based in 317, Leach Avenue, Watrous Heights, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50315, United States. This is a on-site role.