Rail Flaw Detection Assistant Operator — Road Warrior

Wabtec Corporation; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Travel opportunities

Bonuses potential

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation seeks an Assistant Operator for our Rail Flaw Detection (RFD) team to inspect U.S. rail infrastructure and operate rail inspection vehicles across road and rail networks.

You will support the Chief Operator, adjust inspection speeds, communicate upcoming track features, and repair the ultrasonic testing carriage as needed. This role requires heavy travel and hands-on mechanical work in a safety-conscious environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• One or more years of professional driver experience is preferred.
• Good driving habits and experience with larger trucks.
• Some mechanical ability/knowledge of basic hand tools.
• General computer skills, Knowledge of Office 365 and Microsoft Windows.
• Willing to be away from home for an extended period. This role requires frequent and extended travel (~60% travel)
• Previous railroad experience is a plus.
• Must be a team player and willing to do what it takes to make the customer happy in a safe and ethical manner.

Responsibilities

• Extensive travel within the continental United States.
• This "Road Warrior" position requires extensive travel (up to several months on the road at a time).
• Conduct DOT Vehicle Inspection Checks before and after each trip.
• Drive Rail Inspection Vehicles on the road and on the rail in support of rail flaw detection activities.
• Maintains and submits accurate electronic driver logs, fuel reports, and any other required documentation.
• Assists the Chief Operator during testing activities.
• Maintain the Rail Inspection Vehicle's test carriage.
• Marks defective rails with permanent marking pens, spray paint, and flagging tape.
• Light housekeeping duties to keep a clean work environment.
• Partners with the Chief Operator to maintain 5S
• Grease, lube, and tighten bolts, and repair or have repaired defective parts on the ultrasonic testing carriage as necessary – any adjustments or repairs would be under the supervision of the Chief Operator.
• Maintains accurate business expense records.
• Maintains the vehicle's inventory by submitting monthly inventory and maintenance reports following specified guidelines.

Skills

Driver experience

Mechanical ability

Computer skills

Willing to travel

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Office 365

Microsoft Windows

Job description

Wabtec Corporation seeks an Assistant Operator for our Rail Flaw Detection (RFD) team to inspect U.S. rail infrastructure and operate rail inspection vehicles across road and rail networks.

You will support the Chief Operator, adjust inspection speeds, communicate upcoming track features, and repair the ultrasonic testing carriage as needed. This role requires heavy travel and hands-on mechanical work in a safety-conscious environment.