Track Inspector

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.•Goodland, KS

59d

About The Position

The person in this position inspects and monitors the functions of railroad track and structures to assure compliance with federal safety and health regulations among railroads, railroad employees, and contractors to railroads within an assigned geographical territory.

Requirements

Knowledge of FRA Track Safety Standards
Knowledge of Roadway Worker Protection rules
Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and temperatures
Willingness to work flexible schedules and work assignments and to travel to other parts of the railroad as necessary
Willingness to obtain CDL, if necessary
High school diploma or GED
One to three years of related work experience
Valid driver's license required

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred

Responsibilities

Inspect railroad track structure for compliance with railroad policy and federal/state regulations
Detect deviations from 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
Know and apply applicable rules, regulations, and policies, or have the ability to learn them
Perform special inspections of the track structure in times of severe weather or other events that may damage the railroad
Perform other tasks necessary to the efficient operation of the railroad
Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned