GSMR Track Inspector

American Heritage Companies•Bryson City, NC

2d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

A Track Inspector inspects and monitors functions of railroad track and structures to assure compliance with Federal safety and health regulations among railroads, railroad employees, and contractors to railroads within the assigned geographical territory.

Requirements

Certificate(s) and credentials for Track Safety Standards Part 213.
Demonstrated knowledge of railroad track system construction, maintenance, testing, or inspection techniques, safety criteria for track structure and engineering, Federal railroad track safety standards Part 213.
Familiar with identifying and properly documenting defects according to CFR Part 213.
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English.
Ability to be on your feet for up to 12 hours.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Good balance/equilibrium: walk graveled, uneven and/or sloped surfaces that may be wet/slippery while carrying track tools.
Must possess organizational skills with ability to multi-task while prioritizing workload with practical, flexible and innovative approach to work.
Ability to communicate successfully with a variety of personalities and function effectively as a member of a team.
Must have basic business skills including a proficiency in Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
Must be able to successfully complete and achieve a passing score on Fit for Duty physical capability evaluation.
Pre-Employment & Random Drug Testing program in compliance with company policy.
Ability to take & pass MOW Safety Training Courses.
Valid Driver License, CDL A preferred.

Nice To Haves

CDL A preferred

Responsibilities

Plan and implement a program of tack inspections per compliance with CFR Part 213.
Perform on-ground inspections where defects to identify to determine the seriousness of the defect and the best means of correction in compliance with CFR Part 213.
Investigate complaints from railroad employees, the general public, or Legislative or governmental representatives involving unsafe conditions of track or the other subject areas of responsibility, and interviews complainants, railroad officials, and any parties as required for proper investigation of the complaint.
Maintains a working relationship with state and Federal Railroad Safety Inspectors.
Conducts visual inspections either walking, and/or driving including but not limited to switches, turnouts, crossings, rail, joints, plates, fascinating systems, gauge, drainage, ballast, alignment, cross ties, vegetation.
Properly documents, codes, communicates to Roadmaster and schedules work to repair defects expeditiously.
Conducts inspections walking and driving looking for defects within compliance with CFR Part 213.
Maintain appropriate record keeping in compliance with CFR Part 213.241.