Track Inspector

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority • Los Angeles, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, performs inspection work on rail transit systems, including preventive and corrective maintenance and construction of track work, busways, loading platforms, and aerial structures.

Requirements

• 2 years' experience performing the inspection or construction of rail track work and related facilities OR 5 years' experience working as a heavy construction laborer
• Valid California Class C driver's license
• Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures of track construction, inspection, and repair, including procedures for entering and working on the mainline
• Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration track safety standards
• Knowledge of vehicle operation and safety
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to perform track construction, inspection, and repair
• Ability to maintain and repair mainline tack
• Ability to interpret plans, prints, specifications and track charts
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to safely operate Metro vehicles
• Ability to safely operate a variety of tools and equipment
• Ability to maintain simple written records
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to tolerate exposure to noise, unpleasant odors, and outdoor work at night and in all types of weather
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must be able to perform outdoor work at night and in all types of weather
• Must be able to perform work in tunnels and on aerial structures for various durations in time
• Must be able to respond to emergencies promptly
• Must be able to work in an environment with energized overhead catenary or contact rail power distribution system, long-line freight and vehicular traffic
• Must have normal color vision
• Must possess a valid California Class A driver's license upon completion of the probationary period

Responsibilities

• Inspects and repairs track and switches in yards and on the mainline, including ties, ballast, direct fixation pads, appurtenant structures, and protective enclosures on rail transit right-of-way
• Performs various field tests during track and structure inspections to identify faulty track or maintenance problems; notifies Rail Track Supervisor for corrective action
• Oversees and monitors track construction or maintenance work performed by outside contractors using plans, prints, specifications, and track charts
• Inspects rail track construction sites and work locations for compliance with Federal Railroad Administration track safety standards; contacts appropriate representatives in event of work modifications or rule violations
• Assists in identifying requirements for the development of track maintenance program and management of maintenance-of-way shop procedures
• Performs necessary day-to-day track repair, rail replacement, and maintenance; uses various drills, spiking, and tamping equipment to maintain track right-of way
• Recommends preventive and corrective track maintenance schedules
• Prepares written reports and maintains daily, weekly, monthly, and annual rail track inspection records
• Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed