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TRACK INSPECTOR
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA)MTA is an equal employment opportunity employer
ATU EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Closing Date: 31-OCT-23
Salary Grade: A32
Salary Range: Start Rate: $38.74 - Top Rate: $48.39
External/Internal: EXTERNAL
This bulletin is posted to establish an Eligibility List
Basic Function
Under moderate supervision, performs inspection work on rail transit systems, including preventive and corrective maintenance and construction of track work, busways, loading platforms, and aerial structures.
Example Of Duties
- Inspects and repairs track and switches in yards and on the mainline, including ties, ballast, direct fixation pads, appurtenant structures, and protective enclosures on rail transit right-of-way
- Performs various field tests during track and structure inspections to identify faulty track or maintenance problems; notifies Rail Track Supervisor for corrective action
- Oversees and monitors track construction or maintenance work performed by outside contractors using plans, prints, specifications, and track charts
- Inspects rail track construction sites and work locations for compliance with Federal Railroad Administration track safety standards; contacts appropriate representatives in event of work modifications or rule violations
- Assists in identifying requirements for the development of track maintenance program and management of maintenance-of-way shop procedures
- Performs necessary day-to-day track repair, rail replacement, and maintenance; uses various drills, spiking, and tamping equipment to maintain track right-of way
- Recommends preventive and corrective track maintenance schedules
- Prepares written reports and maintains daily, weekly, monthly, and annual rail track inspection records
- Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
Positions in this job classification are considered safety sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) drug and alcohol regulations.
Requirements For Employment
Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the TRACK INSPECTOR position MUST meet the following requirements:
- 2 years' experience performing the inspection or construction of rail track work and related facilities OR 5 years' experience working as a heavy construction laborer
- Valid California Class C driver's license
Knowledge:
- Methods, materials, equipment, and safety procedures of track construction, inspection, and repair, including procedures for entering and working on the mainline
- Federal Railroad Administration track safety standards
- Vehicle operation and safety
Abilities:
- Follow oral and written instructions
- Communicate effectively with others
- Perform track construction, inspection, and repair
- Maintain and repair mainline tack
- Interpret plans, prints, specifications and track charts
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Safely operate Metro vehicles
- Safely operate a variety of tools and equipment
- Maintain simple written records
- Lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Tolerate exposure to noise, unpleasant odors, and outdoor work at night and in all types of weather
- Read, write, speak, and understand English
Selection Procedure
Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Application Procedure
To apply, visit Metro's website at https://www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application. Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.
All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. (AS)
*Open to the public and all Metro employees
This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
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