[Hiring] Contract Railroad Safety Instructor @RailPros

Role Description

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
• Track inspection

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3 to 5 years of previous experience in the rail industry.
• 3+ 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.

Benefits

• A People First Culture (Caring): At RailPros, you’re more than an employee; you’re part of a team driven by genuine care and respect.
• A Workplace Where Your Voice Matters (Sharing): Our Sharing culture encourages transparency, active dialogue, and collaboration across every level of the company.
• A Company Invested in Your Growth (Progress): Through continuous improvement of our systems, processes, and operations, our Progress pillar ensures you have the tools and support to excel.
• An Innovative, Industry Leading Environment (Innovation): Our Innovation pillar fuels creative problem solving, modern technology adoption, and breakthrough thinking that positions RailPros as a leader in the rail and transit space.