Certified Operator Trainee

Certified Operator Trainee at Sperry Rail Inc.

Sperry Rail Service, a global leader in Rail Flaw Detection (RFD) services, is looking for a Certified Operator Trainee. Training will take place at our Connecticut‑based Sperry School of Rail Flaw Detection, after which you will be promoted to a Certified Professional Operator and take responsibility for your own testing platform and/or crew.

Heavy travel position: must be able to travel 3‑4 months per assignment throughout Canada.

The interview and selection process will begin after the start of the new year, in January 2026.

• Attend, learn, and advance through the Sperry School of Rail Flaw Detection.
• Apply learning of rail detection modes, platforms, techniques, and procedures across Short Line and Class 1 railways throughout the country.
• Earn certification in ultrasonic testing standards and apply it in the field.
• Learn to work as a crew member and ultimately lead a crew.
• Understand Sperry’s wide array of technologies and interfaces.
• Obtain working knowledge of mechanical and system‑based set‑up and repair.
• Understand railroad procedures and safety protocols.
• Apply learning in field assignments that can last 3‑4 months.

• Minimum of a high school diploma or CAEC required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs.
• Capable of multitasking and using tools.
• Ability to work alone without direct supervision.
• Good organization and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Must pass background check, drug screen, and DOT physical examination.

• Previous NDT training; ultrasonic or railroad background is a plus.
• Mechanical proficiency with automotive or technical systems.

Sperry Rail is on a mission‑critical journey to revolutionize the Rail Flaw Detection industry. Through continuous development of cutting‑edge diagnostic technologies and AI‑assisted analysis, we transform railway safety worldwide. Our global engineering teams collaborate to develop step‑change technologies that define Sperry as the unparalleled market leader. With nearly a century of innovation, we are committed to advancing science and raising the bar on what’s possible.

We invite technologists who share our passion to join a culture of innovation and disruption.