NYS Department of Transportation · 17 hours ago
Railroad Inspector (Motive Power & Equipment) (NY HELPS)
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expThe NYS Department of Transportation is seeking a Railroad Inspector (Motive Power & Equipment) to conduct safety inspections of railroad transportation equipment. The role involves checking various components of locomotives and rolling stock, investigating accidents, and preparing reports on safety standards and compliance.
Civil Engineering
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conducts safety inspections of railroad transportation equipment in repair shops, rail yards and on sidings to determine adherence to federal and State safety standards for safe operation
Checks air-brake equipment, safety devices, couplers, wheels, and all rolling stock
Makes internal and external examinations of locomotives and of diesel engines, applying knowledge of construction, composition in installation, stresses and deterioration of diesel locomotives and accessory equipment
Investigates the causes of accidents, which may be due to defective equipment
Prepares reports of findings and recommendations and evaluates rail capital equipment improvements for safety effectiveness and contract compliance
Will be required to obtain and maintain various federally mandated certifications pertaining to rail safety programs
The duties of the position require considerable travel within a designated area of assignment
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations
Qualification
Required
Four years of experience in the construction or maintenance of railroad rolling equipment or inspecting such equipment for a public regulatory agency
A bachelor's degree may substitute for two years of the required experience
Continued employment as a Railroad Inspector (Motive Power & Equipment) is dependent upon acquisition of various federally mandated certifications pertaining to rail safety programs
At the time of appointment, and continuously thereafter, you will be required to possess a valid New York State driver's license or otherwise demonstrate the ability to meet the travel requirements of the position
Your physical and medical condition will be evaluated to ensure that you are able to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States
Company
NYS Department of Transportation
To attain its mission, the responsibilities, functions and duties of the New York State Department of Transportation include: ■Coordinating and developing comprehensive transportation policy for the State; coordinating and assisting in the development and operation of transportation facilities and services for highways, railroads, mass transit systems, ports, waterways and aviation facilities; and, formulating and keeping current a long-range, comprehensive statewide master plan for the balanced development of public and private commuter and general transportation facilities.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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