Track Inspector & Conductor

Pinsly Railroad Company•Hondo, TX

About The Position

This hybrid position covers vacations and absences in the Transportation department as a conductor and performs track inspections and minor repairs as needed. The role inspects railroad track structure for compliance with railroad policies and federal and state regulations, identifies defects, takes remedial action pending repair, and repairs defects or directs crews to do so. It also verifies completed work and prepares inspection reports. The position may conduct special inspections during severe weather or other events that could damage the railroad. As a conductor, the role supports train and rail-car movements, receives and uses train consists, applies knowledge of railroad territory, and communicates movement instructions to crew members using signals or radio. It operates track switches and may apply or release hand brakes. The position requires understanding and applying railroad rules and safety materials and performing other duties or projects necessary for efficient railroad operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, and/or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to understand printed, written, and oral communications.
Ability to recognize colors and understand visual displays.
Ability to make logical choices and draw logical conclusions.
Ability to judge the speed and distance of objects or moving parts.
Good eye-hand coordination.
Ability to take actions or make decisions affecting the security or well-being of others.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including snow, ice, rain, cold, and heat.
Willingness to work various hours, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Willingness to work flexible schedules and assignments and travel to other parts of the railroad as necessary.
Knowledge of FRA Track Safety Standards.
Knowledge of Roadway Worker Protection rules.
Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.
Participation in a random drug and alcohol program.

Nice To Haves

Two years of conductor or track inspector experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect railroad track structure for compliance with railroad policy and federal and state regulations.
Train, qualify, and work with the Transportation department as a conductor as needed.
Detect deviations from railroad policy and federal and state regulations.
Implement remedial action on defects pending repair.
Repair track-structure defects found during inspections or direct crews to repair or replace them.
Inspect completed work to verify conformance with railroad policy and government regulations.
Prepare inspection reports in accordance with railroad policy and government compliance requirements.
Know and apply applicable rules, regulations, and policies, or have the ability to learn them.
Perform special track-structure inspections during severe weather or other events that may damage the railroad.
Perform other tasks and projects necessary to the efficient operation of the railroad, including duties assigned by management.
Receive train consists and use information about train makeup, weights, lengths, load and empty-car locations, and cars requiring special handling.
Apply knowledge of territory, including terrain, grades, curves, and grade crossings, to give prescribed warning signals and operate trains safely.
Conduct rail-car and train movements, signaling crew members by lantern, hand or flag signals, or radio to start, stop, back up, and set or release air brakes.
Operate track switches, visually checking their condition and direction, and apply or release hand brakes as needed.
Read and understand rules, timetables, bulletins, train orders, waybills, placards, safety instructions, and other written or printed material.