Track Inspector - Middleport, OH

About the role

Track inspectors safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient service to customers. This position supervises team members while performing a wide range of track maintenance and construction duties.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, unload, load, distribute, pick-up, install cross ties, switch ties, other track material, and ballast
• Inspect, unload, distribute, load, pick-up, install, grind, and transpose rail
• Inspect, load, unload, distribute, pick-up, remove, construct, maintain, and repair turnouts
• Inspect for defects, patrol, construct, install, retire, remove, surface, gauge, line, and shift track
• Inspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, and repair road crossings
• Inspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, repair, paint, renew, and replace bridges
• Inspect, protect, flag, maintain, repair, and construct culverts and tunnels
• Inspect, dismantle, remove, maintain, repair, and paint station facilities
• Inspect, test, maintain, repair, construct, and install scales
• Inspect, remove, maintain, repair, construct, and install right of way, sand, and snow fences
• Inspect, construct, install, maintain, clean, and paint signs; cut and dispose of vegetation
• Clean debris from switches and remove snow or other foreign materials from track infrastructure
• Complete accurate and timely reporting as required
• Read and accurately interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and federal and state regulations
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of track authority
• Comply with performance metrics measurements and deadlines
• Practice safe work habits and follow company and industry policies, procedures, and regulations
• Respond promptly to any accident, incident, or emergency call
• Operate, maintain, and repair vehicles and track equipment
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and compliance with established track standards
• Help, mentor, train, and direct track laborers and other personnel
• Obtain and operate under track warrants
• Supervise restoration of track under traffic conditions
• Read and analyze reports, blueprints, and other technical materials
• Identify project risks and opportunities
• Assist with cost estimates and proposals
• Supervise and develop work plans
• Schedule and perform all track activities
• Prepare inspection reports
• Coordinate work activities with all departments as needed
• Attend meetings and conference calls as required

Requirements

• Class D Driver’s License
• 1-year supervisory experience in railroad management or a combination of supervisory experience and training in a track maintenance course
• Must have passed the following certifications and tests:
  • Track Ground School
  • GCOR Written Test
  • Roadway Worker Protection Written Test
  • Fall Protection Written Test
  • Maintenance of Way Safety Written Test
  • MSHA/OSHA Training and Certification (if required on site)
  • CWR Written Test
  • FRA Track Standards Test
  • Track Foreman Written Test
  • Track Inspection Written Test
  • Manager’s Training

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Benefits

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities