Equipment Inspector

California Public Utilities Commission; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

California Public Utilities Commission in San Francisco is seeking an Equipment Inspector to help enforce rail safety standards and inspect fixed guideway systems. Under supervision, you will conduct complex investigations and inspections of maintenance practices and equipment, and prepare reports.

A valid California CDL is required for this position. The role is permanent, full-time, in-office, with a salary range of $7,136 to $8,934 per month, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• CDL required (valid California driver's license)

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex investigations and surveillance of maintenance and operations for rail transit and fixed guideway systems.
• Inspect and audit rail transit equipment maintenance records and assess compliance with applicable regulations and safety plans.
• Assist in investigations of rail transit incidents and prepare reports and exhibits as required.

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer: the State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer: the State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-536690
• Position #(s): 680-141-3946-012
• Working Title: Equipment Inspector
• Classification: RAIL SAFETY INSPECTOR
• Salary: $7,136.00 - $8,934.00
• Effective date: July 1, 2025. CalHR launched the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 with Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 temporarily reduces state employee pay in exchange for leave hours to help address budget shortfalls. Salary ranges in this posting exclude the temporary reduction. For details, visit CalHR’s Personnel Leave Program (PLP) page.
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: San Francisco County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information: Rail Safety Division/Rail Transit Oper Safety Section(North) The mission of the Rail Safety Division (RSD) is to diligently strive to inspire safe and reliable rail transportation in California by promoting and enforcing railroad, rail crossing and rail transit safety; and by improving or establishing a positive rail safety culture therein, through our inspection and enforcement efforts and our resolve to look beyond the regulations. RSD strives to enforce state and federal laws, regulations, orders, and directives relating proactively and effectively to transportation of persons or commodities by rail. RSD is comprised of the Railroad Operations Safety Branch (ROSB), Rail Crossings and Engineering Branch (RCEB), and Rail Transit Safety Branch (RTSB).

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/

Job Description And Duties

Under supervision of Rail Safety Inspector - Supervisor, the incumbent executes elements of the Commission’s safety oversight responsibilities of rail transit and other fixed guideway systems. The incumbent will conduct complex investigative and surveillance activities with respect to maintenance and operations of rail transit agency and other fixed guideway system vehicles and on-track equipment. Incumbent will make comprehensive inspections and investigate adequacy of on-track rail transit vehicle maintenance methods, investigate and inspect general system safety; make recommendations of proper corrective action to be taken in order to bring rail transit agency systems or equipment into compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and associated rail transit agency Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and relevant agency procedures; audit/review system equipment maintenance records; interpret and confirm results of equipment testing, participate in investigations of rail transit agency and fixed guideway system accidents; assist in the preparation of reports and exhibits, and does other job-related work as required.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.