Track Inspector - Middleport, OH

Watco Companies L.L.C.

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At a glance

Compensation

No compensation found

Location

Middleport, OH

Work Authorization

Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Class D Driver’s LicenseTrack Ground SchoolGCOR Written TestRoadway Worker Protection Written TestFall Protection Written TestMaintenance Of Way Safety Written TestMSHA/OSHA Training And CertificationCWR Written TestFRA Track Standards TestTrack Foreman Written TestTrack Inspection Written TestManager’s Training

Job overview

Watco Companies L.L.C. is hiring a Track Inspector - Middleport, OH. The Track Inspector safely inspects, repairs, and maintains railroad track infrastructure, supervises team members, and ensures compliance with safety regulations. The role includes inspecting ties, rails, turnouts, road crossings, bridges, culverts, and related equipment, as well as reporting, training, and coordinating work activities.

Key focus areas include Inspect, unload, load, distribute, pick-up, install cross ties, switch ties, and other track material and ballast, Inspect, unload, distribute, load, pick-up, install, grind, and transpose rail, and Inspect, load, unload, distribute, pick-up, remove, construct, maintain and repair turnouts.

Important skills include Inspect Railroad Track Infrastructure, Repair Railroad Track Infrastructure, Maintain Railroad Track Infrastructure, Supervise Team Members, Inspect Cross Ties, and Unload Cross Ties.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Inspect Railroad Track InfrastructureRepair Railroad Track InfrastructureMaintain Railroad Track InfrastructureSupervise Team MembersInspect Cross TiesUnload Cross TiesLoad Cross TiesDistribute Cross TiesPick-Up Cross TiesInstall Cross TiesInspect Switch TiesInspect Other Track MaterialInspect BallastInspect RailUnload RailDistribute RailLoad RailPick-Up RailInstall RailGrind RailTranspose RailInspect TurnoutsLoad TurnoutsUnload TurnoutsDistribute TurnoutsPick-Up TurnoutsRemove TurnoutsConstruct TurnoutsMaintain TurnoutsRepair TurnoutsInspect for DefectsPatrol TrackConstruct TrackInstall TrackRetire TrackRemove TrackSurface TrackGauge TrackLine TrackShift TrackInspect Road CrossingsProtect Road CrossingsFlag Road CrossingsConstruct Road CrossingsInstall Road CrossingsMaintain Road CrossingsRepair Road CrossingsInspect BridgesProtect BridgesFlag Bridges

Qualifications

Class D Driver’s License1 Year Supervisory Experience in Railroad Management or Training in Track MaintenanceTrack Ground SchoolGCOR Written TestRoadway Worker Protection Written TestFall Protection Written TestMaintenance of Way Safety Written TestMSHA/OSHA Training and CertificationCWR Written TestFRA Track Standards TestTrack Foreman Written TestTrack Inspection Written Test

Full job description

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support-services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all on the same team. One Watco.Here's what you can expect from Watco:

Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek• Competitive compensation and benefits• Paid on-the-job training with peer trainers• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center• 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

Education

High School or GED equivalent

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