Lead Maintenance Technician

Brightline Trains; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation sector is seeking a Lead Maintenance Technician in West Palm Beach. The role involves maintaining infrastructure, performing construction tasks, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in maintenance or construction, a high school diploma, and a strong focus on safety and quality work.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in maintenance, construction, or railroad industries.
• Able to lift objects over 50 pounds safely.
• Ability to work weekends, nights, and/or an on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance operations including landscaping, painting, and track maintenance.
• Complete minor construction projects and safely operate motorized equipment.
• Collaborate with other technicians and report hazards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety-focused

General knowledge of construction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Light-duty construction equipment

Job description

Lead Maintenance Technician - West Palm Beach - Full-Time

Job Category: Maintenance & Engineering

Requisition Number: LEADM002947

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• Posted : May 22, 2025
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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BL Rail Yard
West Palm Beach - Vehicle Maintenance Facility
West Palm Beach, FL 33401, USA

Description

Company:

At Brightline, we believe in creating meaningful connections through exceptional experiences. We’re creating a brighter way to get there by making travel more convenient, more sustainable, and more hospitable every day. If you’re optimistic, forward-thinking, and interested in shaping the future of travel with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Summary:

The Lead Maintenance Technician will be an essential member of the Brightline’s Shared Services Maintenance Team, responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of Brightline’s track, structures, stations, and facilities infrastructure. The Maintenance Team will ensure Brightline’s infrastructure remains in excellent condition by performing ongoing infrastructure maintenance and construction activities. The Maintenance Technician will champion achievement of Brightline's goals with respect to safety, quality, schedule, and cost

Essential Functions:

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

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

· Safely operate ride-on and/or handheld motorized equipment including but not limited to lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, pressure washers, and drills

· Transport, load, and unload material and equipment

· Work safely and comply with any applicable railroad rules and regulations

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

· Follow instructions from managers and execute planned work

· Report any hazards or injuries and take immediate corrective action

· Maintain tools and equipment in good condition

· Respond as required to third party incidents and severe weather events and lead infrastructure clean up activities

· Perform additional construction and maintenance support duties as required

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the maintenance, construction, or railroad industries
• High School Diploma or GED
• General knowledge of construction and maintenance fields, including landscaping, facility operations, and maintenance, civil repairs, painting, basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical
• Safety-focused and attention to detail to continuously perform high-quality work
• Able to work outside in varying weather conditions
• Able to lift, climb, push and/or bend for extended periods of time and the ability to lift objects with weights in excess of 50 pounds in a safe manner
• Ability to work weekends, nights, and/or an on-call schedule
• Able to speak, read, and write English at a High School level

Preferred:

• Experience working around railroads or railroad operations and an understanding of rail engineering
• Familiarity with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) safety rules and regulations
• Experience operating light-duty construction equipment
• Some college or vocational training preferred

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

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