Field YTV Operator – Rail Flaw Testing Pro (Extensive Travel)

Sperry Rail, Inc.; Springfield (IL); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Per diem for meals

Travel and lodging paid for by Sperry

Zusammenfassung

Sperry Rail, Inc. is seeking a YTV Operator for a field-based role with extensive travel across the eastern and western U.S. The position involves operating the Yard Testing Vehicle (YTV) system, performing manual rail defect testing, and supporting portable inspection operations.

You will travel 3-4 months at a time, with trip coverage from New Orleans to Minnesota and Michigan, and must maintain equipment readiness, complete DOT logs, and ensure safety compliance.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card.
• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical, drug screen, and background check (where permitted by law).

Aufgaben

• Operate the Yard Testing Vehicle (YTV) testing system.
• Perform manual testing of potential defect locations using designated equipment.
• Operate the B-Scan portable walking stick system as needed.
• Drive truck and trailer to multiple testing locations daily (DOT Medical Card required).
• Complete daily pre-trip inspection forms for trailer and YTV.
• Maintain and submit DOT driver logs as required.
• Complete daily test reports and transmit within required timelines.
• Submit expense reports in a timely manner.
• Monitor and respond to company and vehicle-based email communications.
• Interact with Sperry field management and customer personnel to maintain testing schedules.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical aptitude

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Verbal & written communication

Safety mindset

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

YTV testing system

B-Scan system

Jobbeschreibung

Sperry Rail, Inc. is seeking a YTV Operator for a field-based role with extensive travel across the eastern and western U.S. The position involves operating the Yard Testing Vehicle (YTV) system, performing manual rail defect testing, and supporting portable inspection operations.

You will travel 3-4 months at a time, with trip coverage from New Orleans to Minnesota and Michigan, and must maintain equipment readiness, complete DOT logs, and ensure safety compliance.