Travel Technician (Railroad Track Inspection)

Location: Live anywhere in the United States; work is performed at customer sites and onboard railroad track inspection vehicles with 3 weeks of continuous travel followed by 1 week off.

Salary: $24.46–$27.25 USD per hour, plus overtime and a sign-on bonus.

Company

hirify.global provides engineering, science, and advanced technology solutions for government and private-industry missions.

What you will do

• Perform railroad track inspection operations using measurement tools, electronics, and computer applications.
• Interpret railroad documents to derive train-speed information and analyze track measurement data for reporting.
• Operate hi-rail commercial motor vehicles and travel independently to customer work sites.
• Troubleshoot electrical, electromechanical, and mechanical systems on rail survey cars and hi-rail vehicles.
• Conduct vehicle maintenance, inspections, housekeeping, and safety-watch duties in railroad environments.

Requirements

• Must be able to live in the United States and travel independently for business purposes.
• At least 3 years of relevant electrical, electromechanical, or mechanical troubleshooting experience, or a bachelor's degree or equivalent with 1 year of experience.
• Experience with workplace safety programs, equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Windows, file transfers, and basic measurement and mathematics.
• Valid driver's license, strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work 12 hours or longer, lift 50 pounds, climb 15-foot ladders, and work in inclement weather.
• Must pass a Public Trust background investigation, e-RAILSAFE security check, federal pre-employment drug test, random drug and alcohol testing, and railroad safety exams.

Nice to have

• Railroad-industry experience and familiarity with 49 CFR Parts 213, 214, 229, and 238.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, pneumatic brake systems, welding, fabrication, diesel engines, soldering, and cable assembly.
• Quality assurance experience, CPR/First Aid certification, or a Class B or higher commercial driver's license.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular full-time employment with a comprehensive benefits package.
• Flights, hotels, and per diem are provided for work-site travel.
• Three weeks of continuous travel are followed by one week off.
• hirify.global provides required railroad safety equipment, including a hard hat, steel-toe boots, high-visibility vest, and protective eyewear.
• Overtime opportunities are available due to extended work schedules.