Railroad Inspector: Motive Power & Equipment Expert

NYS Department of Transportation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NYS Department of Transportation is seeking a Railroad Inspector (Motive Power & Equipment) to conduct inspections of railroad equipment, verify compliance with federal and state safety standards, and prepare detailed reports. The role requires examining locomotives, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting rail safety programs with federally mandated certifications.

Significant travel within the region is expected.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience in construction or maintenance of railroad rolling equipment or inspecting such equipment for a public regulatory agency.
• Bachelor’s degree may substitute for two years of the required experience.
• Appointees must possess a valid New York State driver’s license and travel extensively.
• Physical/Medical requirements will be evaluated.

Responsibilities

• Conducts safety inspections of railroad transportation equipment in repair shops, rail yards and on sidings to determine adherence to federal and State safety standards for safe operation.
• Checks air-brake equipment, safety devices, couplers, wheels, and all rolling stock.
• Makes internal and external examinations of locomotives and of diesel engines, applying knowledge of construction, composition installation, stresses and deterioration of diesel locomotives and accessory equipment.
• Investigates the causes of accidents, which may be due to defective equipment.
• Prepares reports of findings and recommendations and evaluates rail capital equipment improvements for safety effectiveness and contract compliance.
• Will be required to obtain and maintain various federally mandated certifications pertaining to rail safety programs.
• The duties of the position require considerable travel within a designated area of assignment.
• Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Skills

Railroad inspection

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's substitution for experience

Job description

NYS Department of Transportation is seeking a Railroad Inspector (Motive Power & Equipment) to conduct inspections of railroad equipment, verify compliance with federal and state safety standards, and prepare detailed reports. The role requires examining locomotives, troubleshooting equipment, and supporting rail safety programs with federally mandated certifications.

Significant travel within the region is expected.