Track Inspector

RailWorks Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway maintenance company in Canada is seeking a Track Inspector responsible for conducting regulatory and non-regulatory track asset inspections. This role requires effective communication, a solid understanding of railway operations, and the ability to generate detailed reports. The ideal candidate will have post-secondary training in a related field and relevant experience in track maintenance. Strong organizational skills and a clean driving record are essential. The position may involve shift work and travel throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Qualifications

• High School graduation plus post-secondary training in a related field or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of rail rules and regulatory agency guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regulatory and non-regulatory track asset inspections.
• Generate and submit updated inspection reports daily.
• Assist in planning of preventive maintenance and repair programs.

Skills

Analytic skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School graduation plus post-secondary training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Reporting to the Track Inspection Supervisor, the Track Inspector is responsible for conducting regulatory and non‑regulatory track asset inspections, reporting deficiencies, and assisting Track Department in scoping out Maintenance and Capital activities. The track inspector will be responsible for identifying and communicating any outlying issues directly inhibiting the track infrastructure in meeting customer railway standards. The position will be based out of a central location, with the inspector performing activities throughout the Greater Toronto Area.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Assure the condition of all mainline and yard track assets are inspected within current standards identified within the applicable Track Standards as they pertain to the specific customer.
• Carries out inspection schedule, assists in the planning of preventative maintenance and repair programs for track assets and equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation.
• Assists in the initiation and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures associated with track and structures maintenance and inspection.
• Assists in the evaluation and the efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance crews, where applicable, including adherence to work plans, performance, quality, and safety, to ensure that project objectives are achieved.
• Assist in investigations and diagnoses track failures, where applicable, difficult maintenance problems, and critical safety issues using related experience and knowledge.
• As required, recommends improvement in work methods and techniques to correct maintenance deficiencies.
• Generate and submit updated inspection reports daily.
• Read and interpret Track Geometry reports.
• Enforces company policy and local, state and federally mandated regulations.

General/Other Responsibilities and Duties

• Act as a positive representation of PNR RailWorks within day‑to‑day operations.
• Computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications.
• Exceptional analytic, planning, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize, and work to deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively in a team.
• Provides technical support and expert knowledge to track repair workers.
• Ability to lead self, show initiative and commitment to task.
• Subject to shift work, including nights and days.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to see the bigger picture.
• Clean driving record and ability to travel as required.

Qualifications

• High School graduation plus post‑secondary training in a related field or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Relevant railway and or track maintenance experience.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal, communication and networking skills.
• Strong client relations, influencing skills and organizational skills.
• A solid understanding of the Company’s market: products, and technologies.
• Ability to use common office software such as Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Must possess the ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and self‑motivate with a strong sense of urgency.
• Valid and clean Driver’s License.
• Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR) qualified an asset.
• Track Inspection Guidelines (TIG) qualified an asset.
• Experience maintaining continuous welded rail (CWR).
• Experience allowing movements over rail breaks (MORB).
• Familiar with Transport Canada track safety rules, and other applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures required to carry out track maintenance and to perform system‑wide inspections.
• Knowledge of rail rules, regulations, and procedures and regulatory agency guidelines.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently works outdoors along active railway corridors or construction sites in all weather conditions.
• Works around moving machines, vehicles, and equipment.
• Frequently stands, walks, balances, and crouches while negotiating work areas.