Rail Track Inspector & Safety Lead

Kanawha River RR, LLC; Middleport (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The track inspector position in Middleport, OH at Watco requires inspecting, repairing, and maintaining railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe service. The role involves supervising team members and performing duties from tie and rail work to signaling and road crossings, while adhering to safety rules and regulations.

The successful candidate will have supervisory railroad experience, a Class D driver's license, and certification in required safety trainings such as GCOR, Roadway Worker

Qualifications

• Must have a Class D Driver's License.
• 1-year supervisory experience in railroad management or equivalent training.
• Pass and/or obtain required safety and track certifications as listed.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, unload, load, distribute, pick-up, install cross ties, switch ties, other track material and ballast.
• Inspect, unload, distribute, load, pick-up, install, grind, and transpose rail.
• Inspect, load, unload, distribute, pick-up, remove, construct, maintain and repair turnouts.
• Inspect for defects, patrol, construct, install, retire, remove, surface, gauge, line and shift track.
• Inspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, and repair road crossings.
• Inspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, repair, paint, renew and replace bridges.
• Inspect, protect, flag, maintain, repair and construct culverts and tunnels.
• Inspect, dismantle, remove, maintain, repair and paint station facilities.
• Inspect, test, maintain, repair, construct and install scales.
• Inspect, remove, maintain, repair, construct, and install right of way, sand and snow fences.
• Inspect, construct, install, maintain, clean and paint signs.
• Cut and dispose of vegetation.
• Clean debris from switches and remove snow or other foreign materials from track infrastructure.
• Complete accurate and timely reporting as required.
• Read and accurately interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and federal and state regulations.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of track authority.
• Comply with performance metrics measurements and deadlines.
• Practice safe work habits and follow company policies and regulations.
• Respond promptly to any accident, incident or emergency call.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Class D Driver's License

Education

Track Ground School

GCOR Written Test

Roadway Worker Protection Written Test

Fall Protection Written Test

Maintenance of Way Safety Written Test

MSHA/OSHA Training and Certification

CWR Written Test

FRA Track Standards Test

Track Foreman Written Test

Track Inspection Written Test

Manager's Training

Job description

The track inspector position in Middleport, OH at Watco requires inspecting, repairing, and maintaining railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe service. The role involves supervising team members and performing duties from tie and rail work to signaling and road crossings, while adhering to safety rules and regulations.

The successful candidate will have supervisory railroad experience, a Class D driver's license, and certification in required safety trainings such as GCOR, Roadway Worker