Track Inspector DQER

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to supervise employees and perform duties without direct supervision.
• Ability to recognize problems and appropriately and efficiently make repairs.
• Ability to perform mechanical repair tasks - manual dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are necessary.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk and move rapidly, climb, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently, and to lift weights up to 80 lbs.
• Experience in operating equipment a plus.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the FRA Track Safety Standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Roadway Worker Protection rules.
• Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions and temperatures.
• Willingness to work flexible schedules and work assignments.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and be willing to obtain Commercial Driver’s License if necessary.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of related work experience

COMPETENCIES: 

• Verbal comprehension
  Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical.
• Communication skills
  Provide clear instructions/directions.
• Reasoning skills
  Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Functional/ Technical Skills
  Has the technical and functional background to perform job duties at a high level of competence.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work safely to prevent on the job accidents and injuries.
• Wear protective equipment including hearing protection, safety steel-toe boots, or safety glasses.
• Work hours may include a nonstandard workweek, including on-call 7 days a week, 24 hours per day, with extended periods of time away from home and short rest between assignments in accordance with the hours of service regulation.
• Medium to heavy work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 80 pounds. 
• Stoop/bend/kneel/crouch/crawl/balance/climb.
• Work in cramped, confined, enclosed, or awkward places.
• Walk long distances over uneven terrain.
• Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

ANTICIPATED PERCENT OF TRAVEL:

50%-75%

SAFTEY:

Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility.  We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day – regardless of their role in the Company.  Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.

“The Patriot Way.”

At Patriot, we value our relationships – with our customers, employees, shareholders, communities and other stakeholders. We know that safety, integrity, reliability, ethical behavior and exceptional customer service are critical to building and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Everyone at Patriot – from the mailroom to the boardroom – embraces those values. More importantly, as a team, we make it our business to demonstrate them in everything we do. It’s “The Patriot Way.”