What are the responsibilities and job description for the YTV Trainee position at Sperry Rail?
Overview
Sperry Rail Service is a leading global provider of Rail Flaw Detection (RFD) services and technologies for Railway Networks worldwide. Headquartered in the United States, Sperry's reach of services and people stretches across the globe. Being the predominant name in Rail Health® solutions for over 95 years, our reputation and success rate are unmatched. We continue to evolve through progressive investments in our people and the cutting-edge technologies that have made Sperry unrivaled in the industry.
Responsibilities
THIS IS A HEAVY TRAVEL POSITION! Must be willing and able to travel 3-4 months at time throughout eastern or western regions.
* Operate the Yard Testing Vehicle (YTV) test system.
* Perform manual testing of possible defect locations using specified equipment.
* Operate the B-Scan walking stick when required.
* Perform basic routine maintenance on YTV as required.
* Ensure YTV is ready to test each day- fueled and filled with water before testing.
* Complete and fill out pre-trip forms each day for the trailer & YTV.
* Drive the truck and trailer to each testing location (DOT Medical card required).
* Fill out DOT driver logs as required.
* Keep truck, trailer, and YTV clean inside and out.
* Interact with local customer personnel to ensure the test schedule is maintained.
* Interact with customer management as needed.
*Complete reports each day and transmit them by the time required.
* Complete expense reports in a timely manner.
* Communicate with Sperry Field management on a regular basis.
* Check personal company e-mail and car e-email regularly and respond as required in a timely manner.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
While some work will be completed in the office most work will be performed outside in varying weather conditions during all seasons of the year.
SAFETY:
Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment. Report any safety violations or fault conditions to supervisor. Attend company safety meetings and participate in safety related conference calls.
Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Minimum of HS Diploma or GED
* Valid driver's license
* Must have mechanical aptitude
* Ability to work alone without direct supervision
* Good organizational and problem-solving skills
* Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
* Willing to travel 3-4 months at a time
* Must pass a background check, drug screen, and DOT physical examination (to obtain a DOT medical card)
About Us
Why Sperry:
- Competitive salary.
- Generous paid time off.
- Full complement of health and welfare benefits.
- Truly meaningful and engaging work, compelling and intrinsically motivating.
- Immediate contribution to advancing cultural dynamics and infrastructure.
- Collaboration across high-performing teams with interdependent, well-defined achievement goals.
- Opportunity for thought leadership within a highly supportive working environment.
About Sperry:
Sperry Rail is on a mission-critical journey to revolutionize the Rail Flaw Detection industry. Through the continuous development of cutting-edge diagnostic technologies and AI-assisted analysis, we are transforming railway safety worldwide. Our global engineering teams work collaboratively to develop step-change technologies that define Sperry as the unparalleled market leader. For nearly a century, we have repeatedly modernized and improved rail diagnostics through our relentless pursuit of improvement. Determined is an understatement. We are obsessed with advancing science and raising the bar on what’s possible with our ever-improving suite of product and service offerings. Emboldened through the shared values of honesty, accountability, passion, integrity, and teamwork, we are driven by the challenge and bridging concepts with fruition. Each technologist entering Sperry imprints themselves into our brand and further galvanizes a culture of innovation and advancement. Allow us to be clear, Thought Leaders are welcome! We are agile and hungry and invite those with similar passions to join us in challenging the status quo and bringing new ideas to the market. Fast-paced, high-touch with a distinct sense of purpose. We offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something different.
