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Contract Railroad Safety Instructor

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Background in railroad TE&Y or MOW
  • Expertise in roadway worker protection or general rail safety
  • Experience with continuously welded rail or hi-rail
  • Knowledge in locomotive engineering or signal maintenance

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate engaging, course-leading learning experiences
  • Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations
  • Collaborate with the RailPros training delivery and operations team
  • Accurately enter training information in a timely manner

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Collaboration
  • Personal Integrity

About the company

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RailPros

  • Engineering Services
  • SME
  • 1,001–5,000
RailPros was founded in 2000 and is exclusively focused on providing rail and transit engineering and construction services. The firm is headquartered in Irving, Texas. We employ more than 1000 rail and transit engineers, construction, inspection, design, and field support staff. Through our extensive resources, we are able to respond to the full spectrum of the industry’s management, construction, planning, and design needs. RailPros’ senior staff includes top industry talent who bring diverse and comprehensive expertise to the RailPros team. Our senior management team includes licensed professional engineers; several railroad professionals with more than 20 years of industry experience each; and former employees of BNSF, UP, Amtrak, Caltrans, and SCRRA. Having worked closely with Class I carriers and commuter rail agencies to implement, upgrade, and expand their rail services, RailPros senior staff members offer clients time-tested railroad and project experience in managing, designing, and constructing projects under live railroad traffic, with minimal disruption to existing rail service. Through extensive experience providing project management, construction management, project development, project design, operational support and railroad coordination for our clients, RailPros has a unique understanding of the rail and transit needs of the industry.

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Job description

Position: 1099 Contractor - Instructor
Location: On Call (Remote/Various Locations)
Hours: 16-24 hours per week
 

Who We Are:

RailPros 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:

RailPros 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 RailPros course materials with railroaders, railroad contractors, and rail-served industry workers.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations.
  • Collaborate openly with the RailPros 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.

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