Construction Inspector

NRSS • Meadville, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) is seeking a Construction Inspector to support railroad safety services for Class 1 Railroads, Regional Short Lines, Transit Systems, State DOTs, and railroad suppliers, contractors, and consultants. The role is based in Meadville, Pennsylvania, and involves field work with an average of 50%–85% travel, including extended periods away from home that may last weeks at a time. Compensation is $25 to $28, based on skills and experience. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position with no supervisory responsibility, reporting to the District Manager.

The Construction Inspector monitors construction worksites for safety compliance, maintains detailed activity records and field reports, conducts safety briefings, and intervenes when safety requirements, compliance obligations, or policies are violated. The inspector also examines company materials for quality, documents deviations and safety concerns, requests corrective action, and follows up to ensure issues are resolved.

The work takes place in a field environment. Employees must be able to travel by vehicle or other modes, stand or walk for extended periods on level or uneven ground, and tolerate extreme temperatures as well as dusty or noisy conditions. NRSS states that safety is a commitment at every level of the company and that work must be performed safely regardless of urgency.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in one or more of the following: civil construction inspection involving grade separation projects; roadway paving or construction; utility work; or work with a freight railroad, regional short line railroad, transit system, State DOT highway or rail division, railroad supplier, highway or railroad contractor, commercial construction, or civil engineering/railroad consultant.
• Proficiency with Android OS on tablets and smartphones.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and organization.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to travel for extended periods, sometimes for weeks at a time.
• Ability to successfully complete federal, client-specific, and/or company-specific training.
• Ability to hear, speak, read, and write clearly in English.
• Ability to drive long distances and/or travel by other modes as necessary.
• Ability to stand for long periods and/or walk on level or uneven ground.
• Ability to see up close and at a distance, distinguish colors, and use peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Ability to tolerate extreme heat and cold, as well as dusty and noisy conditions.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction crews at worksites to verify safety compliance.
• Maintain detailed records of jobsite activities and compliance issues.
• Examine and maintain company materials to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Document deviations from plans and safety concerns, request corrective actions, and ensure issues are resolved.
• Submit daily field reports detailing contractor and/or railroad activities.
• Provide clear, concise, and thorough safety briefings to personnel at each site.
• Intervene when safety, compliance, or company policies are violated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED