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Track Services-Track Inspector - IL

Marmon Holdings · IL · Full time

Posted Jul 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked with operations to fit inspection work into a customer's schedule.

What they are checking: Whether they coordinate around active rail operations as the posting describes.

Tell me about a customer service issue you helped resolve. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership of customer concerns rather than passing them along.

What would you do

A customer disagrees with your finding and says the track is fine. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stand by facts with evidence while staying respectful to the customer.

This role covers sites across Illinois. How do you stay organized when you are traveling between job sites?

What they are checking: Whether they can manage schedules, reports and travel without falling behind.

You notice an unsafe condition outside the area you were asked to inspect. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report hazards they see even when it is beyond the assigned scope.

About the work

What experience do you have inspecting railroad track, and what defects do you look for first?

What they are checking: Whether they know common track defects like ties, gauge, fasteners and switch components.

You will inspect customer facilities and report defects to estimators for bidding. What makes a report useful to an estimator?

What they are checking: Whether they document location, quantity and severity clearly enough to price the work.

How do you decide whether a defect needs immediate attention or can be scheduled for later?

What they are checking: Whether they can judge risk and know when a track condition is unsafe to use.

How do you stay safe walking and inspecting track at an active industrial site?

What they are checking: Whether they use proper on-track protection and never assume a track is out of service.

What quality standards would you follow to make sure inspections are consistent from site to site?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect to a standard rather than personal judgment that varies by day.

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The full job description

As published by Marmon Holdings.

Railserve As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway— you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Maintains procedures and techniques for quality control standards at a single plant level to ensure quality levels are maintained for a complete brand or segment. Marmon Railyard Products & Services A key partner in providing track maintenance and construction and locomotive manufacturing, transfer, switching and maintenance. Railyard Products & Services includes Amertrack Rail, Trackmobile, Zephir and Powerhouse. I. SUMMARY Employees are accountable for assisting with track inspections and job site management. II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Work closely with Operations personnel to ensure the service meets customer requirements and schedules. • Assist in resolving customer service issues • Inspect customer facilities for defects in need of repair and provide reports to Estimators for bidding purposes. • Maintains quality service by following organization standards. • Other duties as assigned. III. QUALIFICATIONS The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential duties of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A. Education and/or Experience • High school diploma required. • 3-5 years’ experience in construction preferred. • project management, including experience analyzing project costs and information, setting project budgets, and estimating costs preferred. • 2 years’ construction field experience preferred. B. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities • Ability to build and develop positive working relationships with customers and vendors. • Proficient with computer software to conduct daily business activities (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) • Superior communication skills: Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non-verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills. • Strong teamwork, initiative, resilience, and tact required. • Must be comfortable making decisions with a strong focus on safety and quality. • Strong working knowledge of one’s field or discipline in which they find themselves engaged on a daily basis. Becoming fully aware to Build Relationships between individuals and within one’s division. C. Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. D. Reasoning Ability Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. E. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee works in various settings, typically on-site at customer locations out in the elements of the natural environment. The employee must be able to ambulate in and around active construction sites, in and around railroad tracks and uneven terrain. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to natural environmental hazards, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles. F. OTHER REQUIREMENTS : Individual must have the ability to travel as required. Valid Driver’s License in good standing required. Annual salary starts at $55,000 based on experience. What We Offer Our benefits package includes: • Benefits effective Day 1 • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts • Company-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Four weeks of Paid Parental Leave • Vacation benefits • 401(k) with generous company match and additional employer contribution Pay Range: 49,500.00 - 60,500.00 We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more! Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law . We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

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