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• Unionized Position
• Benefits
• Pension
• Opportunity for career advancement

Hourly Wage: $40.58 - $44.57/hour

Reporting to the Track Inspection Supervisor, the Track Inspector is responsible for conducting regulatory and non-regulatory track asset inspections, reporting deficiencies, and assisting Track Department in scoping out Maintenance and Capital activities. The track inspector will be responsible for identifying and communicating any outlying issues directly inhibiting the track infrastructure in meeting customer railway standards. The position will be based out of a central location, with the inspector performing activities throughout Greater Vancouver Area.

• Assure the condition of all mainline and yard track assets are inspected within current standards identified within the applicable Track Standards
• Carries out inspection schedule, assists in the planning of preventative maintenance and repair programs for track assets and equipment to ensure their safe and efficient operation.
• Assists in the initiation and implementation of appropriate policies and procedures associated with track and structures maintenance and inspection
• Assists in the evaluation and the efficiency and effectiveness of maintenance crews, where applicable, including adherence to work plans, performance, quality and safety, to ensure that project objectives are achieved.
• Assist in investigations and diagnoses track failures, where applicable, difficult maintenance problems, and critical safety issues
• As required, recommends improvement in work methods and techniques to correct maintenance deficiencies.
• Generate and submit updated inspection reports daily.
• Read and interpret Track Geometry reports
• Enforces company policy and local, state and federally mandated regulations.

 General/Other Responsibilities and Duties:

• Unionized Position
• Act as a positive representation of PNR RailWorks within day-to-day operations.
• Computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications.
• Exceptional analytic, planning, problem solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work to deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively in a team.
• Provides technical support to track workers
• Ability to lead self, show initiative and commitment to task.
• Subject to shift work, including nights and days.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to see the bigger picture.
• Clean driving record and ability to travel as required.

• High School graduation plus post-secondary training in a related field or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• Experience using SolidTrack software an asset.
• Relevant railway and or track maintenance experience.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal, communication and networking skills.
• Strong client relations, influencing skills and organizational skills.
• A solid understanding of the Company's market: products, and technologies.
• Ability to use common office software such as Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Must possess the ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and self motivate with a strong sense of urgency.
• Valid and clean Driver's License. Class 3 license an asset.
• Having previously or currently hold Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR) certificate.
• Having previously or currently hold Track Inspection Guidelines (TIG) certificate.
• Experience maintaining continuous welded rail (CWR).
• Experience allowing movements over rail breaks (MORB).
• Familiar with Transport Canada track safety rules, and other applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures required to carry out track maintenance and to perform system-wide inspections.
• Knowledge of rail rules, regulations, and procedures and regulatory agency guidelines.

• Frequently works outdoors along active railway corridors or construction sites.
• Works around moving machines, vehicles, equipment
• Frequently stands, walks, balances, and crouches while negotiating work areas.
• Sits, reads, writes and uses a keyboard.
• May lift/carry and push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• May climb poles, ladders and large structures.
• Occasionally works at heights of 20 feet or more above the ground.
• Exposed to harsh weather conditions including extremely hot and extremely cold weather.
• Exposed to loud noise.

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned. 

RailWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with Railworks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

RailWorks is North America's leading track and transit system experts for over 100 years and with 45 offices across the U.S. and Canada.  We take on challenging projects every day and our success rely on a collaborative and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity.  We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.  RailWorks also offers opportunities to grow your career, develop your skills and pursue success.