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divh2Track Inspector - Baton Rouge, LA/h2pStart a Watco Career and Discover the Difference/ppKeep the worlds supply chain moving. Thats what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs./ppWhether youre at one of these locations or in a support-services role, theres one thread that ties everyone together. Were all on the same team./ppHeres what you can expect from Watco:/pulliOutstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek/liliCompetitive compensation and benefits/liliPaid on-the-job training with peer trainers/liliOperations training at the Safe Performance Center in Birmingham, Alabama/liliLeadership and development programs offered through Watco University/liliCareer advancement opportunities/li/ulpThe inspector 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./ppstrongESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/strong include the following. Other duties may be assigned, as requested or required./pulliInspect, unload, load, distribute, pick-up, install cross ties, switch ties, other track material and ballast./liliInspect, unload, distribute, load, pick-up, install, grind, and transpose rail./liliInspect, load, unload, distribute, pick-up, remove, construct, maintain and repair turnouts./liliInspect for defects, patrol, construct, install, retire, remove, surface, gauge, line and shift track./liliInspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, and repair road crossings./liliInspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, repair, paint, renew and replace bridges./liliInspect, protect, flag, maintain, repair and construct culverts and tunnels./liliInspect, dismantle, remove, maintain, repair and paint station facilities./liliInspect, test, maintain, repair, construct and install scales./liliInspect, remove, maintain, repair, construct, and install right of way, sand and snow fences./liliInspect, construct, install, maintain, clean and paint signs./liliCut and dispose of vegetation./liliClean debris from switches and remove snow or other foreign materials from track infrastructure./liliComplete accurate and timely reporting as required./liliRead and accurately interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and federal and state regulations./liliCommunicate professionally and effectively./liliPossess a comprehensive understanding of track authority./liliComply with performance metrics measurements and deadlines./liliPractice safe work habits and follow company and industry policies, procedures and regulations./liliRespond promptly to any accident, incident or emergency call./liliOperate, maintain, and repair vehicles and track equipment./liliInspect completed work to ensure quality and compliance with established track standards./liliHelp, mentor, train and direct track laborers and other personnel./liliObtain and operate under track warrants./liliSupervise restoration of track under traffic condition./liliRead and analyze reports, blueprints, and other technical materials./liliIdentify project risks and opportunities./liliAssist with the cost estimates and proposals./liliSupervise and develop work plans./liliSchedule and perform all track activities./liliPrepare inspection reports./liliCoordinate work activities with all departments as needed./liliAttend meetings and conference calls as required./lipstrongQUALIFICATIONS/strong/pulliTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required./liliMust be 18 years or older./liliMust have a Class D Drivers License./liliHigh school education or general education development (GED)./lili1-year supervisory experience in railroad management or the combination of supervisory experience and training in a course in track maintenance./liliMust 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 Managers Training./liliMust also be able to pass and apply the information from the FRA Track Standards Test, Track Foreman Written Test, Track Inspection Written Test, and Managers Training./li/ulpstrongSKILLS AND ABILITIES/strong/pulliMust have the ability to recognize problems, apply common sense and understanding to carry out written and oral instructions./liliMust be willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions./liliMust be able to have a flexible work schedule./liliMust have knowledge of and be able apply the Roadway Protection Rules and the FRA Track Safety Standards./liliMust have a broad understanding of railroad operations and experience in operating railroad equipment./liliMust have the ability to apply concepts of basic math and calculate figures./liliMust have the ability to perform duties without direct supervision./liliMust have familiarity with applicable governmental regulations./liliAbility to effectively manage others./li/ul/ul/div