Track Inspector GETR
About The Position
The Track Inspector is responsible for ensuring railroad track structures comply with railroad policies and federal/state regulations. This role involves detecting deviations from regulations, implementing remedial actions for defects, and overseeing repair or replacement of track structures. The inspector will also direct production gang work, verify completed work against government regulations, and prepare inspection reports. A key aspect of the role is the knowledge and application of applicable rules, regulations, and policies, or the ability to learn them quickly. The inspector will also perform special inspections during severe weather or other damaging events and undertake other tasks necessary for the efficient operation of the railroad.
Requirements
- Ability to supervise employees and perform duties without direct supervision.
- Ability to recognize problems and appropriately and efficiently make repairs.
- Ability to perform mechanical repair tasks - manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are necessary.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk and move rapidly, climb, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently, and to lift weights up to 80 lbs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the FRA Track Safety Standards.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the Roadway Worker Protection rules.
- Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and temperatures.
- Willingness to work flexible schedules and work assignments.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License and be willing to obtain Commercial Driver’s License if necessary.
- 18 years of age or older.
- Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required.
- 1-3 years of related work experience
- Verbal comprehension: Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical.
- Communication skills: Provide clear instructions/directions.
- Reasoning skills: Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Functional/Technical Skills: Has the technical and functional background to perform job duties at a high level of competence.
- Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries.
- Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety steel-toe boots, or safety glasses.
- Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 80 pounds.
- Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb.
- Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places.
- Walk long distances over uneven terrain.
- Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in operating equipment a plus.
Responsibilities
- Inspect railroad track structure for compliance with railroad policy and federal/state regulations.
- Detect deviations from the federal/state regulations.
- Implement remedial action on defects pending repair.
- Repair or direct crews to repair or replace track structure defects.
- Oversee/direct production gang work.
- Inspect completed work to verify conformance to government regulations.
- Prepare inspection reports for management and government compliance.
- Perform special inspections of the track structure in times of severe weather or other events, which may damage the railroad.
- Perform other tasks necessary to the efficient operation of the railroad.
- Additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
