Top 5 Rail safety inspector Jobs in Sacramento, Ca

RAIL SAFETY INSPECTOR
Public Utilities Commission —Sacramento County, CA
- $7,136 - $8,934 a month
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Residential
Roadway Worker In Charge (RWIC)
National Railroad Safety Services, Inc. (NRSS) —Sacramento, CA
- $28 - $37 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Railroad/Roadway Bridge and Guideway Engineer
AECOM —Sacramento, CA
- $120,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Construction site
- Bachelor of Science
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan

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RAIL SAFETY INSPECTOR

Public Utilities Commission -
Sacramento County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$7,136 - $8,934 a month

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Job Posting: Track Inspector/Investigator

Public Utilities Commission

JC-521299

Track Inspector/Investigator
RAIL SAFETY INSPECTOR

$7,136.00 - $8,934.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 8/17/2026

Job Description and Duties

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility. If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification,

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please be sure to follow all instructions for each process.

Interviews will be conducted in person.

Under supervision of a Rail Safety Inspector- Supervisor (Superintendent) and a Rail Safety Inspector- Senior, a Rail Safety Inspector- Track, works on various field projects regarding railroad track infrastructure. Tasks include field surveys, surveillance, investigations, routine and focused inspections of railroads, research and risk analysis to evaluate railroad safety culture, safety policies and existing regulatory compliance governing railroad track maintenance, and other work as required. The incumbent has an assigned inspection territory and works predominantly in the field; therefore, for economical time management, the incumbent has a home office in or near his/her territory. He/she will be available for other statewide assignments and/or tasks, as deemed necessary.

This position is for the Central Region section of ROSB, which will be home-based. The incumbent will report to the local CPUC headquarters office, as needed.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position requires travel.

This is an in-office position that has been identified as field-based. Field-based workers spend 50% or more time in the field, requiring onsite attendance to perform their duties. Their assigned headquarter office will be based on the selected candidate's primary residence location.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-521299

Position #(s):

680-137-3946-012

Working Title:

Track Inspector/Investigator

Classification:

RAIL SAFETY INSPECTOR

$7,136.00 - $8,934.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Rail Safety Division/Rail Operations Safety Branch (ROSB)

The mission of the Rail Safety Division (RSD) is to diligently strive to inspire safe and reliable rail transportation in California by promoting and enforcing railroad, rail crossing and rail transit safety; and by improving or establishing a positive rail safety culture therein, through our inspection and enforcement efforts and our resolve to look beyond the regulations. RSD strives to enforce state and federal laws, regulations, orders, and directives relating proactively and effectively to transportation of persons or commodities by rail. RSD is comprised of the Railroad Operations Safety Branch (ROSB), Rail Crossings and Engineering Branch (RCEB), and Rail Transit Safety Branch (RTSB).

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/

Special Requirements

A valid California Driver's License, is required.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.jobs.ca.gov

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required prior to appointment.

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at https://www.naces.org

Employment information on the STD 678 State Application MUST be complete with dates, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Resumes, or referring to resumes, will not be accepted in place of the completed STD 678. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD 678 will not be considered.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 8/17/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Public Utilities Commission

N/A

Attn: Human Resources Division

505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008

San Francisco, CA 94102

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Public Utilities Commission

N/A

Human Resources Division

505 Van Ness Ave, Room 3008

San Francisco, CA 94102

Monday - Friday Except Holidays

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
Resume is required and must be included.
Other - Cover Letter is required. Please submit a cover letter of not more than one typewritten page and no smaller than 11-point Arial font, single-spaced which describes how your training, experience, and education qualifies you for the position.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Track inspection knowledge and experience in identifying defective conditions per CFR 49 Part 213 and Roadway Worker Safety Part 214.
General knowledge of railroad operations in connection with performing track maintenance work and track inspection processes under railroad traffic conditions
Knowledge of CPUC General Orders applicable to Railroads.
Experience specifically regarding State or Federal investigations of Railroad accidents, safety or other related areas.

Benefits

Benefits Summary

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: http://www.cpuc.ca.gov/

Human Resources Contact:
Talent Acquisition Unit
(916) 597-5683
[email protected]

Hiring Unit Contact:
Thomas G. Logan
(213) 604-5068
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator
(916) 894-5799
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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