Track Inspector

Job Description

Job Description

Note: The schedule is subject to change as needed by operations and at the direction of management.

• Inspect railroad track structure for compliance with railroad policy and federal/state regulations.
• Train, qualify, and work with the transportation department as Conductor as needed.
• Detect deviations from railroad policy and federal/state regulations.
• Implement remedial action on defects, pending repair.
• Repair or direct crews to repair or replace track-structure defects found during inspections.
• Inspect completed work to verify conformance to railroad policy and government regulations.
• Prepare inspection reports per railroad policy 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
• 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.
• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or GED
• Three to five years of related Railroad Maintenance of Way work experience.