ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·Inspect, marks and record all railroad bridges, tunnels, culverts, embankments and any other structures identified

·Assists in the ongoing maintenance and repair activities with crews

·Additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

·Must have a minimum of three (3) years’ recent experience working with bridge inspection or repair within the railroad industry

·Knowledgeable in Bridge Maintenance requirements

·Knowledgeable in FRA Regulations and AREMA standards

·Ability to supervise bridge and structure renewals and inspections

·Ability to perform bridge inspections

·Ability to perform installation, adjustment, modification, or needed repairs of bridge/structure equipment

·Ability to read and understand bridge and structure plans

·Ability to travel extensively

·High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent work experience.

COMPETENCIES:

Verbal comprehensionUnderstand oral and written communications, both general and technical.

Communication skillsProvide clear instructions/directions.

Reasoning skillsProblem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Functional/ Technical SkillsHas 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:

75%

SAFETY:

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.