Assistant Track Inspector

The SSI Group; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightline is seeking an Assistant Track Inspector to join our Florida maintenance team. The role focuses on track and facilities upkeep, site protection, and support for construction and incident response.

Responsibilities include operating light construction equipment, performing inspections, and coordinating with teammates. The job requires safety awareness, physical endurance, and the ability to work weekends or different shifts as needed. 50% travel is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required, some college or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the maintenance, construction, or railroad industries required.
• CFR 49 Part 213 Subpart A-F qualified to inspect, maintain, and restore track.
• General knowledge of construction and maintenance fields, including landscaping, facility operations and maintenance, civil repairs, painting, basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical.
• Experience working around railroads or railroad operations and an understanding of rail engineering, and/or familiarity with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) safety rules and regulations, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance operations, including regular track maintenance, track inspection, landscaping, brush cutting, painting, pressure washing, window washing, and fence repairs.
• Assist in establishing on-track protection within assigned areas according to the company’s operating rules and in compliance with federal law.
• Complete minor construction projects, including stations and facility repairs, corridor civil improvements, and railroad grade crossing repairs.
• Safely operating motorized equipment like lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, pressure washers, and drills. Maintain tools and equipment.
• Transport, load, and unload material and equipment.
• Work safely and adhere to applicable railroad rules and regulations. Report any hazards or injuries and take immediate corrective action.
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians to perform quality work in an efficient manner.
• Assist in conducting safety meetings and training sessions for railroad teammates on proper procedures for working around active tracks.
• Respond to third-party incidents and severe weather events and lead infrastructure clean-up activities.
• Follow the manager’s instructions, executing and delegating the planned work.
• Perform additional construction and maintenance support duties as required.
• Monitor and review all Brightline communication channels, including our company intranet, bConnected, during work hours to ensure all company and department communications and notifications are promptly reviewed.

Skills

Track inspection

Equipment operation

Safety compliance

Communication

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college or vocational training

Tools

Light-duty construction equipment

Power tools

Job description

Your Purpose

As an Assistant Track Inspector, you will be a vital part of Brightline’s Maintenance Team. This role is responsible for maintaining Brightline’s track, structures, stations, and facilities infrastructure, with additional responsibilities of assisting in the inspection of the tracks and establishing on-track protection when working on or about the tracks.

If you’re a people-person looking for a role where you’ll be empowered to own your zone, inspired to learn, and have the confidence to bounce back from setbacks, this is the perfect opportunity!

Your Role [Essential Functions]

Maintenance Operations

• Perform maintenance operations, including but not limited to regular track maintenance, track inspection, landscaping, brush cutting, painting, pressure washing, window washing, and fence repairs.

Track Protection

• Assist in establishing on-track protection within assigned areas according to the company’s operating rules and in compliance with federal law.

Construction Projects

• Complete minor construction projects, including stations and facility repairs, corridor civil improvements, and railroad grade crossing repairs.

Equipment Operation

• Safely operating motorized equipment like lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, pressure washers, and drills. Maintain tools and equipment in good condition.

Material Handling

• Transport, load, and unload material and equipment.

Safety Compliance

• Work safely and adhere to applicable railroad rules and regulations. Report any hazards or injuries and take immediate corrective action.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians to perform quality work in an efficient manner.

Training

• Assist in conducting safety meetings and training sessions for railroad teammates on proper procedures for working around active tracks.

Incident Response

• Respond to third-party incidents and severe weather events and lead infrastructure clean-up activities.

Additional Duties

• Follow the manager’s instructions, executing and delegating the planned work.
• Perform additional construction and maintenance support duties as required.
• Monitor and review all Brightline communication channels, including our company intranet, bConnected, during work hours to ensure all company and department communications and notifications are promptly reviewed.

Please note that this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the teammate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Managerial Responsibility

• None

Experience & Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required, some college or vocational training preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the maintenance, construction, or railroad industries required. Experience operating light-duty construction equipment is highly desired.

• CFR 49 Part 213 Subpart A-F qualified to inspect, maintain, and restore track.

• General knowledge of construction and maintenance fields, including landscaping, facility operations and maintenance, civil repairs, painting, basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical.

• Experience working around railroads or railroad operations and an understanding of rail engineering, and/or familiarity with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) safety rules and regulations, preferred.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledgeable about railway systems, track structures, and maintenance procedures. Skilled in operating motorized equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, pressure washers, and drills.
• Proficient in construction and maintenance fields, including landscaping, facility operations, civil repairs, painting, basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Strong focus on safety and attention to detail to consistently deliver high-quality work.
• Well-versed in safety protocols and regulations related to maintenance operations. Wear personal protective equipment when required and necessary.
• Effective communicator adept at establishing rapport across all organizational levels, fostering productive relationships crucial for operational success.
• Must be able and willing to work any shift or on weekends and holidays based on operational needs as necessary.
• Good physical condition to handle the demands of the job, which may include working in various weather conditions and performing manual tasks. Capable of operating heavy machinery, lift, climb, push, pull and bend for extended periods, frequently lifting and/or moving objects up to 50 pounds.
• Effective in working with other maintenance technicians and following managerial instructions.

Work Environment

Frequent exposure to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. Occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the plant. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. This position is very active and the employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl all day.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

A second individual must accompany objects weighing 70 pounds or more to avoid injury.

Travel

50%

Combine your experience, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit by joining our growing team in Florida. Brightline is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, and the opportunity to make a difference while making history as the only privately funded rapid rail service in the country.

Brightline is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Brightline will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.