MW Inspector - Track Operations & Compliance

Metropolitan Transportation Authority; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Long Island Rail Road is seeking a Maintenance of Way MW Inspector to support track operations in Queens. The role involves administrative tasks, overtime canvassing, and ensuring safe labor use in daily assignments.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, two years of track experience, a valid driver's license, and strong Microsoft Office skills. Will perform non-supervisory duties and respond to emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent.
• Must possess a minimum of two years Track experience/knowledge.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must possess the ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with and follow all applicable Corporate and Departmental Policies and Procedures as well as regulatory requirements.
• Monitor the execution of canvassing to ensure elimination of unnecessary overtime, minimize fatigue, and that the work progresses promptly in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Input entries including but not limited to work orders, work board, TD, RE forms, SAFERS, and asset management forms.
• Produce mechanized/production reports for Engineering Dashboard.
• Review and reconcile charge outs.
• Assist with material and truck inventory checks and disposals for reasonableness.
• Maintain and verify TC-01 truck reports for archiving.
• Truck inspection and maintenance schedule adherence.
• Inspection of deliveries both via truck and rail to ensure accuracy of receival.
• Work with departments to reconcile project work code discrepancies (e.g. pre-bills).
• Verify and oversee asset and material removals/disposals with third party vendors including but not limited to scrap /fit tie, OTM, and rail removal.
• Support efforts for material cycle count.
• Interface with vendors upon delivery of materials.
• Archiving of packaging slips from all deliveries.
• Assist Supervision in annual ROW Physical Inventory.
• Inspection of Ballast Deliveries via truck for cleanliness, estimate deliveries.
• Assist with completions of Accident/Incident and/or MVA Reports as necessary.
• Respond to emergency call out.
• Be available for programmed work.
• Provide support and input to WEMS during weather related incidents.
• Other Track administrative/clerical tasks as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years track experience

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Long Island Rail Road is seeking a Maintenance of Way MW Inspector to support track operations in Queens. The role involves administrative tasks, overtime canvassing, and ensuring safe labor use in daily assignments.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, two years of track experience, a valid driver's license, and strong Microsoft Office skills. Will perform non-supervisory duties and respond to emergencies as needed.