Track Specialist

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American Track
Leading turnkey provider of railroad design, construction, maintenance and terminal services.
Senior track inspector ensuring FRA compliance and driving sales opportunities
22 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Denver, CO
Field
Company Size
275 Employees
Service Specialisms
Track Construction
Railroad Maintenance
Track Inspection
Track Repair
Railroad Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Design
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Short-line Railroads
Class 1 Railroads
Role
What you would be doing
track inspection
inspection reports
regulatory compliance
defect identification
customer support
market expansion
  • Plan and implement a program of periodic inspections to provide optimum coverage of the railroad track network in the assigned territory and ensure compliance with FRA Class 1 requirements
  • Prepare inspection reports for management and government compliance
  • Inspect completed work to verify conformance to government regulations
  • Perform on-ground inspections where defects are indicated to determine the seriousness of the problems and best means of correction.
  • Inspect railroad track structure for compliance with railroad policy and federal/state regulations
  • Perform special inspections of the track structure in times of severe weather or other events that may damage the railroad
  • Identify opportunities for market expansion into new related services or geographies in support of the overall regional and company growth plans.
  • FRA Track Safety Standards
  • Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground, in varying weather conditions to include extreme heat, rain, cold.
  • Support key customer relationships and participate in closing strategic opportunities.
  • Track inspection (FRA or non-FRA) in order to help identify and evaluate opportunities
  • Detect deviations from federal/state regulations. Communicate with local Area manager and implement remedial action on defects, pending repair
  • Create a culture of success within the sales team to drive growth in the business and goal achievement.
What you bring
hi-rail
5+ years
associate degree
heavy machinery
communication
driver’s license
  • Self-motivated, able to maintain schedules and execute on sales activities with minimal supervision day-to-day
  • Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with others
  • Ability to climb on and off on-track equipment safely.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to operate heavy machinery
  • 5+ years experience railroad construction, repair, and maintenance
  • Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds
  • Constant physical effort, including standing, stoop, bend, and crouch, is required during regular work shift of at least 8 hours per day.
  • Associate’s degree in construction/business management, or equivalent work experience, preferred
  • Excellent planning and time management abilities
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Ability to drive long hours and travel regularly, with overnight stay
  • 3+ years experience operating a hi-rail truck and performing on-track inspections
  • Knowledge of rail maintenance and/or commercial construction operations
Benefits
  • Roadway Worker Protection rules
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
160-year heritage
Rail History
Established on a legacy spanning over a century and a half.
2016 formation
Company Launch
Formal establishment in the modern era.
10+ offices
National Presence
Operates from multiple locations across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Backed by private equity, it expanded through acquisitions and organic growth under CEO Thomas Lucario.
  • Delivers complex projects: from full‑scope track design and construction to emergency maintenance and terminal ops.
  • Masters technical challenges in bridge structures, embedded track, signal systems, asphalt, welding and civil earthwork.
  • Supports commodities like frac sand, steel, lumber and petroleum across ports, mines and manufacturing yards.
  • Notable expansions include acquiring TRAC in Pennsylvania and Dirtworks Rail and Savage Industrial Rail.
  • Combines engineering precision (CAD/GPS), operational surveying, and custom training/regulatory support.
Culture + Values
Environment + Sustainability
Inclusion & Diversity
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