Track Specialist

North American Rail Solutions (NARS) is seeking an experienced Track Specialist with expert-level knowledge of FRA Track Safety Standards. This senior-level inspector monitors railroad track functionality and structure to assure compliance with federal safety regulations, identifies sales opportunities, and forwards bids to the sales and senior leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of periodic inspections to provide optimum coverage of the railroad track network in the assigned territory and ensure compliance with FRA Class 1 requirements.
• Perform on-ground inspections where defects are indicated to determine the seriousness of the problems and best means of correction.
• Inspect railroad track structure for compliance with railroad policy and federal/state regulations.
• Detect deviations from federal/state regulations. Communicate with local Area manager and implement remedial action on defects, pending repair.
• Inspect completed work to verify conformance to government regulations.
• Prepare inspection reports for management and government compliance.
• 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.
• Create a culture of success within the sales team to drive growth in the business and goal achievement.
• Identify opportunities for market expansion into new related services or geographies in support of the overall regional and company growth plans.
• Support key customer relationships and participate in closing strategic opportunities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in construction/business management, or equivalent work experience, preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 3+ years experience operating a hi-rail truck and performing on-track inspections.
• 5+ years experience in railroad construction, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to operate heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of rail maintenance and/or commercial construction operations.
• Track inspection (FRA or non-FRA) experience to help identify and evaluate opportunities.

Skills & Knowledge

• Expert-level knowledge of FRA Track Safety Standards.
• Understanding of Roadway Worker Protection rules.
• Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly, with overnight stays.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with others.
• Excellent planning and time management abilities.
• Self-motivated, able to maintain schedules and execute on sales activities with minimal supervision day-to-day.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Constant physical effort, including standing, stooping, bending, and crouching, is required during regular work shifts of at least 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground, in varying weather conditions such as extreme heat, rain, and cold.
• Ability to climb on and off on-track equipment safely.
• Outdoor work environment periodically exposes employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust typically associated with a construction project.