Certified Operator Trainee

Sperry Rail Service is a leading global provider of rail flaw detection (RFD) services and technologies for railway networks worldwide. Headquartered in the United States, Sperry’s reach of services and people stretches across the globe. Being the predominant name in rail health solutions for over 95 years, our reputation and success rate are unmatched. We continue to evolve through progressive investments in our people and the cutting‑edge technologies that have made Sperry unrivaled in the industry and enable us to deliver essential monitoring solutions for railways.

Travel Requirements

Must be able to travel 3-4 months per assignment throughout Canada. Must have a valid passport for classroom training conducted in the U.S.

Interview Process

The interview and selection process will begin after the start of the new year, in January 2026.

Training and Promotion

As a certified trainee / apprentice, Sperry will train and ultimately promote you to be a certified professional operator in the RFD non‑destructive testing industry. You will be paid to earn your education at our Connecticut‑based Sperry School of Rail Flaw Detection. Our instructors will take you through advanced curricula, which you’ll apply in the field as a seasoned operator, advancing your expertise and refining your skills. Once promoted, you will be responsible for your own testing platform and / or crew.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend, learn, and advance through the Sperry School of Rail Flaw Detection.
• Apply your learning of rail detection modes, platforms, techniques, and procedures across short‑line and class‑1 railways throughout the country.
• Earn your certification in ultrasonic testing standards and apply your learning in the field.
• Learn to work as a crew member and ultimately take charge of a crew in the field.
• Understand Sperry’s wide array of technologies and interfaces.
• Obtain working knowledge of mechanical and system‑based set‑up and repair.
• Understand railroad procedures and safety protocols.
• Apply your learning in the field with assignments that can last 3-4 months.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

About Sperry

Sperry Rail is on a mission‑critical journey to revolutionize the rail flaw detection industry. Through the continuous development of cutting‑edge diagnostic technologies and AI‑assisted analysis, we are transforming railway safety worldwide. Our global engineering teams work collaboratively to develop step‑change technologies that define Sperry as the unrivaled market leader. For nearly a century, we have repeatedly modernized and improved rail diagnostics through relentless pursuit of improvement. Determined is an understatement. We are obsessed with advancing science and raising the bar on what’s possible with our ever‑improving suite of product and service offerings. Emboldened through the shared values of honesty, accountability, passion, integrity, and teamwork, we are driven by the challenge and bridging concepts with fruition. Each technologist entering Sperry imprints themselves into our brand and further galvanizes a culture of innovation and advancement. Allow us to be clear, thought leaders are welcome! We are agile and hungry and invite those with similar passions to join us in challenging the status quo and bringing new ideas to the market. Fast‑paced, high‑touch with a distinct sense of purpose. We offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something different.

Seniority Level

Internship

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Railroad Equipment Manufacturing

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