TRACK INSPECTOR

Salary : $42.16 - $52.62 Hourly

Location : Los Angeles, CA

Job Type : Regular Employee

Job Number : 2400380

Cabinet : OPERATIONS

Cost Center : 3927 - RAIL MOW TRACK SYSTEMS

Opening Date : 02 / 12 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit : ATU

Metro's mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

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.

Examples 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

Minimum Qualifications

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge

Abilities

Special Conditions

Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with hiring practices.

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 www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location :

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA 90012

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. Late applications will not be considered.

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.

LACMTA BENEFITS

Group Life Insurance

Holidays

Sick time

Vacation time

Pension plan

Social Security coverage

Transportation passes

Credit union

Tuition assistance

Deferred Compensation 401 (k)

Thrift plan

Employee Assistance Program

Jury duty

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Please acknowledge that the following responses will be used to supplement and expand on the Work Experience section of your application. It is important to provide detailed answers and do not refer to or rely on a resume or other documentation as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as accurate as possible. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

Do you possess a valid class C Driver's License or have the ability to obtain one before an offer of employment?

Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have performing the inspection or construction of rail track work and related facilities.

For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications . For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N / A. Please describe your relevant experience performing the inspection or construction of rail track work and related facilities.

Please select the number of years of relevant experience you have working as a heavy construction laborer.

For the following response, do not refer to or rely on a resume as we will not review resumes to determine qualifications . For each response, please indicate your job title, the employer(s) where experience was obtained, and date(s) the work was performed. If you do not possess this experience, please type N / A. Please describe your relevant experience working as a heavy construction laborer.

Are you a current Metro ATU employee?

Required Question

Salary : $42 - $53