Track Inspector​/Laborer

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Rail Works is committed to helping our employees live better lives. We offer comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees, including competitive pay, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and additional performance incentives.

Pay range: $26-32/hour, depending on experience

The Track Inspector performs railroad inspection tasks such as inspecting industry tracks to ensure compliance with standard codes and ordinances, contract plans and specifications. Inspections may be general in nature or limited to a specific area, such as ties, ballast, track, etc. The Track Inspector also recommends repairs and estimates repair budgets. The Track Inspector performs safety tasks such as assisting with accident/incident investigations.

This position includes ancillary duties such as marketing to customers.

This is a hybrid Track Inspector/Track Laborer role with 50% of the time inspecting 50% of the time working alongside a ccrew. The primary jobsite to start will be in Louisiana but the position requires travel throughout the Southeast.

• Inspects track for compliance with contract requirements and applicable federal and state regulations
• Detect deviations from federal/state and/or customer regulations
• Provides written and oral updates to Chief Inspector on job status
• Prepares inspection reports showing prioritized repairs, budget estimates, and budget plans
• Works with office/field personnel, Chief Track Inspector, and other team members to achieve productivity goals and help resolve operations problems and difficulties
• Interfaces with customers, and markets our services throughout the territory
• Responsible for the care and implementation of tools utilized in the field
• Conducts job audits for the purposes of safety inspections, quality control, and cost control
• Participates in and/or conducts regularly scheduled safety/operations meetings with the team and field employees
• Works directly with customer as needed
• Reviews plans, designs, and specifications
• Coordinates with other operating departments, including Safety, Equipment/Shop managers, etc.
• Maintains documentation files for projects, training, and other activities
• Assists with training of possible future inspection staff
• Assists Manager Division Safety with Root Cause investigations and management of injuries
• Responds to occasional callouts and emergencies at night, weekends, and holidays
• Writes proposals, letters, and reports

• TWIC card, RWP training, FRA Training, First Aid/CPR Training, Basic Plus, and site-specific training
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• High school diploma with 1-2 years college credits in business or construction a plus
• Must be able to oversee smooth paper flow regarding timesheets, purchase orders, force accounts, material reports, expense reports, and invoices
• Willingness to continue honing skills through training, experience, and education
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• At least 2 years track maintenance and/or construction experience
• CFR 213 qualified or be able to complete qualification

• Frequently works at construction sites
• Required to drive long distances and able to do air travel occasionally with overnight stays throughout territory
• Frequently stands, climbs, balances, walks, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction
• Walks on uneven surfaces
• Operates railroad switches (requires bending, kneeling, etc.)
• Lifts up to 15 pounds
• Sits, reads, writes, and uses a keyboard
• May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather

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