Railroad Safety Inspector, Motive Power & Equipment

State of Missouri; Missouri; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Generous leave and holidays

Health insurance eligibility

Job summary

State of Missouri is seeking a Railroad Safety Inspector with a MPE specialty to assess grade crossings, track, hazmat, motive power and equipment, operating practices and signals. Role supports a CAREER-LADDER path with potential for advancement based on knowledge and experience; the senior level salary is $56,712.48.

The position requires statewide travel and extensive inspections across Missouri, with benefits including a defined pension and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/HiSET required.
• Four years of railroad experience OR FRA-apprentice program completed; bachelor’s degree may substitute for two years experience.
• FRA Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts compliance inspections to ensure carriers maintain safe operations under federal and state regulations.
• Conducts complaint investigations; collects data, interviews, inspects sites, and prepares reports; coordinates with carriers and agencies to resolve issues.
• Performs safety inspections of railroad property, facilities, rolling stock and equipment.
• Conducts accident investigations and may work independently or with others including law enforcement or federal investigators.
• Collaborates with state, federal, and local authorities and carriers to secure safe movement of people and goods and to identify threats and vulnerabilities to the rail network.

Skills

Railroad inspections

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED/HiSET

FRA Certification (track/hazmat/mpe/operating practices or grade-crossing signal inspector)

Job description

State of Missouri is seeking a Railroad Safety Inspector with a MPE specialty to assess grade crossings, track, hazmat, motive power and equipment, operating practices and signals. Role supports a CAREER-LADDER path with potential for advancement based on knowledge and experience; the senior level salary is $56,712.48.

The position requires statewide travel and extensive inspections across Missouri, with benefits including a defined pension and holidays.