Track Inspector - Middleport, OH

Watco Transloading; Middleport (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Watco Transloading is seeking a track inspector to safely inspect, repair, and maintain railroad track infrastructure while supervising crew members. The role requires reading and applying safety regulations and company procedures on site.

Responsibilities include coordinating inspections, reporting results, and ensuring adherence to track standards. Applicants should have supervisory railroad experience and relevant training or certifications as outlined by the site requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have Class D Driver's License.
• At least 1 year supervisory experience in railroad management or equivalent training.
• Must have passed required safety and track certifications as listed for site.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair, and maintain railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe service.
• Supervise track workers and coordinate crews during inspections and repairs.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions and regulations.
• Prepare inspection reports and document work performed.
• Coordinate track activities with other departments and respond to incidents.
• Ensure compliance with track standards and company policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Railroad operations

Safety compliance

Team mentorship

Education

Track maintenance training

Job description

Office Location: Onsite

Job Type: Full Time

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• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

The track inspector position is required to safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain the railroad track infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient service to our customers. This position requires that the individual is proficient in and can supervise Team Members while performing the following skills, duties, and requirements.

Essential Duties and 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 and industry policies, procedures and regulations
• Respond promptly to any accident, incident or emergency call
• Operate, maintain, and repair vehicles and track equipment
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and compliance with established track standards
• Help, mentor, train and direct track laborers and other personnel
• Obtain and operate under track warrants
• Supervise restoration of track under traffic condition
• Read and analyze reports, blueprints, and other technical materials
• Identify project risks and opportunities
• Assist with the cost estimates and proposals
• Supervise and develop work plans
• Schedule and perform all track activities
• Prepare inspection reports
• Coordinate work activities with all departments as needed
• Attend meetings and conference calls as required

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to pass and/or obtain all reporting, testing, and certifications as required for this position and location. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must have a Class D Driver's License
• 1-year supervisory experience in railroad management or the combination of supervisory experience and training in a course in track maintenance
• Must have passed 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 (if required on site), CWR Written Test, FRA Track Standards Test, Track Foreman Written Test, Track Inspection Written Test, and Manager's Training