Track Inspector

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.

Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.