DESCRIPTION

This position inspects track for FRA213 (track standards) compliance. It protects track that is not in compliance by taking appropriate remedial action to protect trains and crews and promotes safety with crew by conducting job audits and safety meetings.

Uses highly developed specialized skills to complete a wide range of tasks and procedures. Generates innovative solutions to complex processes or problems. Proposes improvements to processes. Delivers work, which directly impacts quality of team output to agreed timescales, service levels or similar metric.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Inspects tracks after repairs are made.
• Responds to trouble calls and conducts special visual inspections following adverse weather alerts.
• Available 24 X 7 X 365.
• Works outdoors and in inclement weather conditions.
• Exemplifies KCS Vision, Values, and Culture in each and every interaction with team, clients, and stakeholders.

IDEAL CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum five (5) years of relevant operations experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialist knowledge of one or more disciplines of railroad operations
• FRA213 (track standards) qualified

 WORKING CONDITIONS

• Shift work is an essential function of this job. Employees must have the ability and willingness to support mission-critical railroad operations 24 hours per day/7 days per week, working various shifts as assigned. Schedule assignments may include after-hours, weekends and holidays.

WE OFFER:

• Complete health and welfare benefits package
• Competitive salary
• Incentive plan
• Railroad Retirement benefits
• 401k savings
• Leave/vacation plan

EEO STATEMENT

We value a culturally diverse workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer while providing reasonable accommodations for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

In 1887, Arthur Stilwell constructed a north-south railroad while others were heading east and west, setting the tone for a century-old legacy of outstanding vision; entrepreneurial spirit; resilience in the face of adversity; and, willingness to challenge conventional wisdom. Building on that legacy, our culture is further defined by a new vision for the future and a core set of values - Safety, Customer Focus, Communication, Teamwork, Initiative & Innovation, and Diversity & Civility. We believe that the way we do business is as important as the business we do.

In addition to a culture that allows employees to thrive, we encourage resourcefulness with an award, recognizing employees who see a problem (or opportunity), find a solution, and use whatever authority and resources are available to get a job done well - accomplishing what was previously thought could not be done.

If you want to do work that is creative and strategic, be heard, grow professionally, be valued by your employer, and know that you are making an important contribution to an essential industry, a global supply chain, and the larger economy, Kansas City Southern may be the place for you.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. RN from a National League for Nursing (NLN)-accredited school - bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Preferred.
• Certification by the applicable professional organization (NP's must be certified in Family Practice or Adult to qualify)
• Current state license. Must comply will all state requirements and regulations. (If out-of-state, must have current license in one of the 50 states and be willing to obtain permanent state specific license).
• Possess Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification prior to performing work.
• Prescriptive authority In accordance with state rules and regulations.
• Ability to set realistic, measureable education goals for patients, taking into consideration patient/family needs, level of understanding, and available local resources.
• Ability to develop and provide individualized and group counseling, guidance, and health instruction with a focus on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Ability to teach patients and/or families proper home health care activities, such as giving injections, taking blood pressures, changing wound dressings, etc.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and basic computer maneuverability.

NOTE: US Citizenship is required.