Track Inspector

SCENIC RAILROADS ACQUISITION CORP•Bryson City, NC

14d•$18 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Track Inspector inspects and monitors railroad track and structures to ensure compliance with federal safety and health regulations. The role covers an assigned geographic territory and includes identifying, documenting, communicating, and helping arrange correction of track defects in accordance with CFR Part 213. The inspector investigates complaints about unsafe track conditions, maintains working relationships with state and Federal Railroad Safety Inspectors, and keeps records in accordance with CFR Part 213.241. The position works across varied terrain and in all weather, during daylight and dark hours, and around maintenance-of-way equipment. It involves extended walking on rocky or uneven surfaces, bending and crouching to measure track geometry and inspect defects, climbing embankments and track structures, and mounting and dismounting inspection vehicles. On-foot travel may occasionally reach five miles in a day. The schedule is ten-hour days Monday through Thursday, with rotating on-call weekends.

Requirements

Track Safety Standards Part 213 certificates and credentials.
Demonstrated knowledge of railroad track system construction, maintenance, testing, or inspection techniques; track structure and engineering safety criteria; and Federal railroad track safety standards Part 213.
Familiarity with identifying and properly documenting defects according to CFR Part 213.
Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.
Ability to remain on one's feet for up to 12 hours.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Good balance and ability to walk on graveled, uneven, sloped, wet, or slippery surfaces while carrying track tools.
Organizational skills and ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and take a practical, flexible, and innovative approach to work.
Ability to communicate successfully with a variety of personalities and function effectively as a team member.
Basic business skills and proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to pass the Fit for Duty physical capability evaluation.
Participation in pre-employment and random drug testing in compliance with company policy.
Ability to take and pass MOW Safety Training Courses.
Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

CDL A.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement track inspections in compliance with CFR Part 213.
Conduct on-ground inspections to identify defects, assess their seriousness, and determine appropriate corrective measures.
Investigate complaints involving unsafe track conditions, interviewing complainants, railroad officials, and other relevant parties as needed.
Maintain working relationships with state and Federal Railroad Safety Inspectors.
Conduct visual inspections on foot and/or by vehicle of switches, turnouts, crossings, rail, joints, plates, fastening systems, gauge, drainage, ballast, alignment, cross ties, and vegetation.
Document and code defects, communicate findings to the Roadmaster, and schedule repairs promptly.
Determine when defects require slow orders or taking track out of service.
Maintain records in compliance with CFR Part 213.241.