Track Inspector

Track Inspector

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team — part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.

At G&W, we live by our Core Values:
Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Telehealth
• Life Insurance
• Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital,  & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• On the Job Training
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

* Benefits are subject to change and may vary by labor agreement

Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!

As a Track Inspector, you'll play a key role in ensuring rail safety-responsible for inspecting and monitoring track structures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and company regulations. Your work helps protect train crews, cargo, and the communities we serve. This role is perfect for someone detail-oriented, safety-focused, and ready to make a direct impact on rail operations.

Inspect railroad track structure for compliance with railroad policy and federal/state regulations

Detect and document deviations from federal/state regulations

Implement remedial action on defects that are pending repair

Complete repairs or direct crews on correcting track-structure defects

Oversee production gang work and verify completed projects meet regulatory requirements

Prepare inspection reports for management and government compliance

Learn, know and apply applicable rules, regulations, and policies

Perform special inspections during severe weather or events that may impact track integrity

Perform other tasks necessary to the efficient operation of the railroad

Perform other duties as assigned

Full-time (40 plus hours weekly)

Varying schedule in a 24/7 work environment that includes nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call as needed

Outdoor work in all weather conditions

Walking on uneven surfaces and climbing ladders and equipment always ensuring three points of contact

Able to squat, bend and lift overhead with extended periods of kneeling or crouching (bending at the knees)

Frequent lifting of equipment and tools up to 76 pounds

Knowledge of FRA Track Safety Standards

Knowledge of Roadway Worker Protection rules

Ability to plan and maintain your own schedule to accomplish inspection and territory requirements

Ability to work independently and alone for extended periods of time while being safe, productive and compliant

Able to complete written forms and reports as required

Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, applications, reporting, etc.)

Able to read and interpret documents including safety rules, manuals, and regulations

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Possess situational awareness and decision-making abilities to respond effectively in a safety sensitive environment

High school diploma or GED

At least 1 year of related work experience

Valid driver's license required

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred or able to obtain one if required

213.7 qualified

Pre-employment physical, hearing, and vision medical review

Subject to federally mandated drug and alcohol testing including pre-employment drug screening

Background screening including criminal and motor vehicle driving history

Must live within 50 miles of assigned location or be willing to relocate.