Track Inspector (Westlake, LA)

About the Role

This individual will safely inspect rails, ties, roadbed, and switches, working in conjunction with the Track Superintendent and Track Owner to install and repair track and complete other projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Operate machinery to adequately inspect the track.
• Complete all required documentation.
• Promote a safe work environment.
• Perform tasks associated with track work, including but not limited to:
  • Pulling and driving spikes
  • Replacing ties
  • Surfacing track
  • Changing rail, bars, and other track apparatus

Requirements

• Related work experience of at least 2 years involving track inspection, repair, and maintenance (preferred).
• Able to pass railroad safety test and training.
• Can safely and efficiently operate power tools.
• Good communication skills and good employee relations.
• Multi-task oriented with good analytical skills.

Physical Requirements

• Able to perform physically strenuous work.
• Able to frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires occasional use of a 30 lb claw bar to remove spikes, requiring application of 50 lbs of force.
• Requires occasional use of a 10 lb sledgehammer to drive spikes, requiring application of 75 lbs of force.
• Able to walk, climb, and maintain balance on equipment, stairs, ladders, uneven terrain, rails, and ballast in a safe manner.
• Able to navigate into confined spaces if necessary.

Environmental Conditions

• Performs duties in job-site environments, in and around moving locomotives, railcars, vehicles, and equipment.
• Frequent exposure to weather elements; appropriate PPE required for job site visits.

Major or Unusual Problems

• 24/7 availability required.
• Maintenance of teamwork within track inspection and maintenance/repair operations and with company and corporate groups.

Job Dimensions

Supervises railroad track inspection and repair/maintenance operations within R.J. Corman Railroad Switching Company customer facilities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (immediate eligibility starting day one of employment).
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, and identity theft protection.
• Flexible spending account benefits.
• Paid maternity leave.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Paid time off (accrual starts day one of employment).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401K retirement savings plan.
• Work boot allowance.
• Employee referral program.
• Annual tickets to My Old KY Dinner Train.