Track Inspector

SUMMARY:

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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.

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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

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

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

High school diploma or GED
One to three years of related work experience
Valid driver’s license required
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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