Travel Technician

ENSCO, Inc.

. Perform railroad track inspection operations at customer sites .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Pennsylvania • United StatesJunior💰 $24 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in railroad track inspection operations, including the ability to interpret railroad documents and analyze track measurement data. Proficient in troubleshooting electronics and performing vehicle maintenance while ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Railroad Track InspectionTroubleshooting ElectronicsWorkplace Safety ProgramsElectrical Schematics InterpretationVehicle Maintenance

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Hard Skills

Electrical ExperienceElectromechanical ExperienceMechanical ExperienceMeasurement Tools ProficiencyMathematics KnowledgeEquipment InspectionsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Outlook

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Hi-Rail VehiclesRail Survey CarsMeasurement Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust Background InvestigationFederal Pre-Employment Drug TestE-RAILSAFE Security Background Check

Industry Keywords

Railroad Safety EquipmentSafety WatchmanTravel IndependentlyRailroad Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform railroad track inspection operations at customer sites
Use measurement tools, troubleshoot electronics, and operate computers
Interpret railroad documents to derive train speed information
Review and analyze track measurement data for reporting
Operate hi-rail commercial motor vehicles
Perform vehicle maintenance on rail survey cars and hi-rail vehicles
Conduct housekeeping for safety and sanitation aboard government-owned survey vehicles
Routinely travel to and work onboard railroad track inspection vehicles
Represent ENSCO professionally at customer sites
Work a schedule of 3 continuous travel weeks followed by 1 week off
Travel independently to work sites and arrange vehicle rentals and hotels
Perform safety watch duties in a railroad environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Successful completion of a Public Trust background investigation
Must have resided in the United States for at least 3 of the past 5 years
Minimum of 3 years of relevant electrical, electromechanical, or mechanical experience involving troubleshooting and problem resolution, or a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent with 1 year of experience
Experience with workplace safety programs
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Experience reading electrical or electronic schematics and wiring diagrams
Experience conducting equipment/machinery inspections and equipment upkeep
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows, network file transfers, copying, and pasting
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with tape measures and similar measuring tools
Functional knowledge of mathematics and fraction measurements
Valid driver's license
Ability to travel independently for business purposes, including booking vehicle rentals and hotel accommodations
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. at least 150 feet
Ability to climb a 15-foot ladder
Ability to work in close quarters, inclement weather, and shifts of 12 hours or longer
Ability to perform as a safety watchman in a railroad environment
Passing a Federal pre-employment drug test
Passing random drug and alcohol testing while performing duties
Passing an e-RAILSAFE security background check, including financial status
Passing online railroad safety exams
Required to wear railroad safety equipment
REAL ID-compliant identification or acceptable alternative may be required for federal facility access

Benefits

Comp & perks

3 weeks of continuous travel followed by 1 week off
Flights to work sites paid by ENSCO
Hotels paid by ENSCO
Per diem
Sign-on bonus
ENSCO-provided safety equipment, including hard hat, steel-toe boots, high-visibility vest, and protective eyeglasses
Comprehensive benefits package
Positive working environment