Track Inspector

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.; Laurens (SC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. in Laurens, SC is seeking a Railroad Track and Structures Inspector to monitor track and structures and ensure compliance with federal safety regulations across assigned territory.

You will inspect, detect deviations, direct remedial actions, prepare reports, and work with crews and management to maintain safe operation. A high school diploma, 1–3 years of related experience, valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel are required; CDL is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 years of related work experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect railroad track structure for compliance with railroad policy and federal/state regulations.
• Detect deviations from federal/state regulations.
• Implement remedial action on defects, pending repair.
• Repair or direct crews to repair or replace track-structure defects.
• Inspect completed work to verify conformance to government regulations.
• Prepare inspection reports for management and government compliance.
• Know and apply applicable rules, regulations, and policies, or have the ability to learn them.
• Perform special inspections of the track structure in times of severe weather or other events that may damage the railroad.
• Perform other tasks necessary to the efficient operation of the railroad.
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

FRA Track Safety Standards

Roadway Worker Protection

Outdoor work

Flexible schedules and travel

CDL willingness

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 years of related work experience

Valid driver's license

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred

Job description

Job Category: Track, Structures & Signals

Requisition Number: TRACK009045

• Posted : September 25, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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South Carolina Central Railroad Company LLC (SCRF)
Laurens, SC 29360, USA

Description

SUMMARY:

The person in this position inspects and monitors the functions of railroad track and structures to assure compliance with federal safety and health regulations among railroads, railroad employees, and contractors to railroads within an assigned geographical territory.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect railroad track structure for compliance with railroad policy and federal/state regulations
• Detect deviations from federal/state regulations
• Implement remedial action on defects, pending repair
• Repair or direct crews to repair or replace track-structure defects
• Inspect completed work to verify conformance to government regulations
• Prepare inspection reports for management and government compliance
• Know and apply applicable rules, regulations, and policies, or have the ability to learn them
• Perform special inspections of the track structure in times of severe weather or other events that may damage the railroad
• Perform other tasks necessary to the efficient operation of the railroad
• Manage other projects and perform other duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of FRA Track Safety Standards
• Knowledge of Roadway Worker Protection rules
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and temperatures
• Willingness to work flexible schedules and work assignments and to travel to other parts of the railroad as necessary
• Willingness to obtain CDL, if necessary

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• High school diploma or GED
• One to three years of related work experience
• Valid driver's license required
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.

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