Railroad Safety Inspector

Job Information

Opening Date/Time: 02/24/2026 12:00 AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time: 03/16/2026 11:59 PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly): $4,562.00 - $5,694.00

Salary (Annually): $54,744.00 - $68,328.00

Job Type: Full-Time

Location:

Jackson, TN

Department:
Transportation

Department of Transportation, Madison County

This position is in the Passenger Transportation, Rail and Freight Division – Region 4 – Rail Safety Section.

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Education and Experience: Certification by the Federal Railroad Administration as a Railroad Safety Inspector in one of the following areas:
1) Track;
2) Signal and Train Control;
3) Motive Power and Equipment;
4) Operating Practices;
5) Hazardous Materials; or
6) Highway-Rail Grade Crossing.

Substitution of Education for

Experience:

None

Substitution of Experience for

Education:

Experience equivalent to four years of full-time work with a railroad or railroad regulatory agency may substitute for the required FRA certification. The certification is required prior to completion of the probationary period.

• Maintain a valid motor vehicle operator license.
• Possess or obtain prior to completion of probationary period a certification by the Federal Railroad Administration.

Under general supervision, is responsible for railroad safety inspection work of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required. An employee in this class conducts State and Federal safety inspections and possesses the appropriate FRA certification in one of the following specialty areas: signal and train control, operating practices, track, hazardous materials, highway-rail grade crossing, or motive power and equipment.

• Enforces current railroad standards, laws, safety rules, and regulations by providing technical advice and interpreting regulations for railroad officials to ensure compliance and promote safe operations.
• Identifies features of tracks, railroad cars, signal appliances, and switching operations, and reviews inspection data to determine compliance with federal laws and identify deficiencies.
• Conducts thorough inspections of railroad components such as track, signal and train control, motive power, and hazardous materials to evaluate compliance and investigate derailments or incidents.
• Performs general physical activities including walking, climbing, hiking through rough terrain, and lifting equipment and materials to complete inspections and maintenance tasks safely.
• Responds to complaints and inquiries from the public, railroad personnel, or federal officials, and testify in court proceedings as needed to resolve conflicts and ensure legal compliance.
• Provides consultation and advice by interpreting and explaining railroad regulations and procedures to supervisors and partners to support understanding and compliance.
• Assesses the quality of crossings, signal appliances, walkways, and other state-regulated railroad equipment to ensure proper classification and adherence to standards.
• Monitors and tests switches, switch machines, and crossing equipment, as well as oversees the loading of hazardous materials and radio communications to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

• Manages Complexity
• Plans and Aligns
• Communicates Effectively
• Optimizes Work Processes
• Decision Quality

• Transportation
• Engineering and Technology
• Information Technology

• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Time Management

• Deductive Reasoning
• Number Facility
• Speech Clarity
• Originality
• Problem Sensitivity

• Telephone
• Printer
• Computer

• A valid driver's license.
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

• Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.