Track Inspector

American Heritage Companies; Bryson City (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision package

HSA funded

Parental Leave

Life/AD&D Insurance

Long/Short Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Train passes

401K with company-match

Generous PTO

Southern Highlands Attraction pass

Pass Exchange program

Job summary

Great Smoky Mountains Railroad is hiring a Track Inspector to inspect and monitor railroad track and structures for compliance with Federal safety regulations across assigned routes.

The role requires extensive on-foot inspections, detailed defect documentation, and coordination with Roadmaster. Candidates should have CFR Part 213 certification, excellent English communication, and the ability to work long shifts in varied terrain.

Qualifications

• Certificate for Track Safety Standards Part 213.
• Knowledge of railroad track construction, maintenance, testing and inspection.
• Familiar with documenting defects per CFR Part 213.
• Clear written and spoken English communication.
• Ability to stand up to 12 hours on foot.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Good balance on uneven surfaces while carrying tools.
• Strong organization and multi-tasking abilities.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
• Ability to complete Fit for Duty evaluation and drug testing.
• Willingness to take MOW Safety Training Courses.
• CDL A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement tack inspections per CFR Part 213.
• Perform on-ground inspections to identify defects and determine correction methods.
• Investigate safety complaints from employees and the public.
• Maintain relationships with state and Federal Railroad Safety Inspectors.
• Conduct visual inspections of switches, turnouts, crossings, rail, joints, drainage and ballast.
• Document findings and communicate to Roadmaster; schedule repairs.
• Conduct inspections walking and driving for defects under CFR Part 213.
• Apply knowledge to determine when to issue slow orders or take track out of service.
• Maintain records in compliance with CFR Part 213.241.

Skills

Track inspection

English communication

Attention to detail

Education

Track Safety Standards Part 213 Certification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Scenic Railroads - BRYSON CITY, NC, Position Type: Regular, Salary Range: $18.00 - $26.00Hourly, Division/Department: Maintenance of Way

Job Title: Track Inspector

Reports To: Roadmaster & Vice President and General Manager

Type of position: Non-Exempt / Hourly

Employee Classification: Regular

Location: Various locations along track line

Compensation: $18-26 hourly

Job Summary

A Track Inspector inspects and monitors functions of railroad track and structures to assure compliance with Federal safety and health regulations among railroads, railroad employees, and contractors to railroads within the assigned geographical territory.

Benefits Offered

The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad offers a comprehensive Medical/Rx, dental and vision package with company-funded H.S.A. (for qualified employees), Parental Leave, Life/AD&D Insurance, Long/Short Term Disability coverage, Tuition Reimbursement, Train passes, a 401K with company-match and a generous PTO plan. Southern Highlands Attraction pass and Pass Exchange program for complimentary admission to area attractions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and implement a program of tack inspections per compliance with CFR Part 213.
• Perform on-ground inspections where defects to identify to determine the seriousness of the defect and the best means of correction in compliance with CFR Part 213.
• Investigate complaints from railroad employees, the general public, or Legislative or governmental representatives involving unsafe conditions of track or the other subject areas of responsibility, and interviews complainants, railroad officials, and any parties as required for proper investigation of the complaint.
• Maintains a working relationship with state and Federal Railroad Safety Inspectors.
• Conducts visual inspections either walking, and/or driving including but not limited to switches, turnouts, crossings, rail, joints, plates, fascinating systems, gauge, drainage, ballast, alignment, cross ties, vegetation.
• Properly documents, codes, communicates to Roadmaster and schedules work to repair defects expeditiously.
• Conducts inspections walking and driving looking for defects within compliance with CFR Part 213.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of thresholds for defects with the understanding of when to issue slow orders and take the track out of service.
• Maintain appropriate record keeping in compliance with CFR Part 213.241.

Work Environment

• Work in varied terrain in all weather during both daylight and dark hours.
• Work around MOW equipment, etc.
• The work requires long periods of walking on rocky and uneven surfaces around railroad tracks and accident sites, frequent bending and crouching to measure track geometry and inspect track defects, frequent climbing of embankments and track structures, and mounting and dismounting from railroad inspection vehicles. The inspector will occasionally travel on foot as much as five miles in one day.
• Scheduled ten-hour days Monday-Thursday and rotating on-call weekends.

Qualifications: Education, Skill and Work Experience Requirements

• Certificate(s) and credentials for Track Safety Standards Part 213.
• Demonstrated knowledge of railroad track system construction, maintenance, testing, or inspection techniques, safety criteria for track structure and engineering, Federal railroad track safety standards Part 213.
• Familiar with identifying and properly documenting defects according to CFR Part 213.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English.
• Ability to be on your feet for up to 12 hours.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Good balance/equilibrium: walk graveled, uneven and/or sloped surfaces that may be wet/slippery while carrying track tools.
• Must possess organizational skills with ability to multi-task while prioritizing workload with practical, flexible and innovative approach to work.
• Ability to communicate successfully with a variety of personalities and function effectively as a member of a team.
• Must have basic business skills including a proficiency in Microsoft 365 including Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
• Must be able to successfully complete and achieve a passing score on Fit for Duty physical capability evaluation.
• Pre-Employment & Random Drug Testing program in compliance with company policy.
• Ability to take & pass MOW Safety Training Courses.
• Valid Driver License, CDL A preferred.