Rail Track Maintainer – Skilled, Hands-On & Safety-Focused

TriMet - Oregon; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

TriMet in Portland, OR is seeking a Track Maintainer to perform skilled and unskilled duties related to track maintenance, inspection, repair and replacement under minimal supervision.

You will work with a team to ensure safety, monitor and document maintenance activities, and operate high-rail vehicles as needed. A valid CDL with Passenger Endorsement is required or ability to obtain it, along with meeting TriMet's driving record standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience as a skilled track maintainer on a light rail, streetcar or heavy rail system.
• Or completion of TriMet Track Maintainer Trainee program.
• Possession of Class A CDL with Passenger Endorsement and No Airbrakes restrictions (Oregon/Washington) or ability to obtain.
• Ability to pass driving record checks per TriMet standards.
• Ability to interpret plans, drawings, blueprints and schematics.
• Knowledge of rail hardware, manuals, procedures and documentation for a signalized, electrified rail system.
• Knowledge of electrified railway track circuits.
• Ability to comply with District Safety Rules and Procedures.
• Demonstrated mechanical skill with hand and power tools.
• Ability to operate the District's radio/telephone system per procedures.
• Ability to pass Track Equipment Operator certification.
• Demonstrated reliability, dependability and attendance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect track, switches and crossings and assist maintenance staff.
• Load/unload materials; obtain tools; clean work area.
• Remove/Install ties, rails, turnouts and fastenings.
• Replace/ tighten bolts; clean/lubricate track components.
• Assist in track surfacing, alignment and gauging.
• Assist in rerailing operations and emergencies.
• Assist in developing and updating maintenance reports and logs.
• Assist in spare parts inventory control.
• Operate high-rail and rail vehicles used in maintenance.

Skills

Plans & blueprints

Rail system knowledge

Electrified rail circuits

Safety rules compliance

Mechanical aptitude

Tool use

Radio/communication

Track Equipment Operator cert

Aptitude testing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

TriMet in Portland, OR is seeking a Track Maintainer to perform skilled and unskilled duties related to track maintenance, inspection, repair and replacement under minimal supervision.

You will work with a team to ensure safety, monitor and document maintenance activities, and operate high-rail vehicles as needed. A valid CDL with Passenger Endorsement is required or ability to obtain it, along with meeting TriMet's driving record standards.