Rail Track Inspector

**Rail Track Inspector**

**Job Summary**

The Rail Track Inspector is responsible for inspecting track structure to ensure compliance with railroad policy as well as federal and state regulations.

**Major Responsibilities**

Detect deviations based on both company and federal regulations

Initiate repair of track defects

Detect flaws in track surface, alignment, and gauge

Prepare inspection reports

Assist in the replacement or repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints

Clean up after work completion

Comply with track safety standards, operating rules and safe work procedures

**Working Conditions**

Walking and working on uneven terrain and surfaces

Work shift work, as well as work away from home on various work cycles and occasional overtime

Work at all locations across the region

Work outdoors, which includes extreme weather conditions, involving physical work

Perform repetitive physical activities during the course of a shift

Frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 70 pounds

Frequent climbing, balancing, grasping, and good eye-hand coordination

Comply with safe work procedures and policies

**Requirements**

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

Valid Drivers License

**Must meet FRA 214 requirements**

Must be 18 years of age

Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position

Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment*

Welding skills*

Knowledge of Railroad Operating Rules*

Post-Secondary education*

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with air brake and hazmat endorsements*

Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery*

*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

**Training**

Upon hiring, candidates will attend a one-week on-the-job training at the CN Campus in Homewood, IL. Successful completion of the training program is mandatory in order to work as a Rail Track Inspector.

_CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email._