Track Inspector - Prattville, AL

About the role

Join Watco and help keep the world's supply chain moving. As a Track Inspector, you will safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient service to our customers. This role requires proficiency in supervising Team Members while performing various track maintenance and inspection 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

• Must have a Class D Driver’s License
• 1-year supervisory experience in railroad management or a combination of supervisory experience and training in a course in track maintenance
• Must have passed the following certifications/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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and pass all required reporting, testing, and certifications for this position and location.

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent.

Pay

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000

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