Rail Yard Utility Technician

South Central Florida Express; Clewiston (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

South Central Florida Express is seeking a Utility Worker (799) to perform brake tests and inspect cars, operate bridges as needed, complete required forms, and safely transport personnel while assisting conductors to expedite train movements.

Candidates must read, speak and write English, be able to work with others or alone with minimal supervision, follow instructions, maintain written documentation, and adhere to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, speak and write English.
• Able to work with others or alone with minimal supervision.
• Able to follow instructions and communicate job-related information.
• Able to maintain written documentation.
• Follow safety and housekeeping procedures.
• Be available for posted shift work and overtime.
• Pass company tests measuring basic skills and job-related abilities.
• No active disciplinary action and good work history.
• Educational and previous work experience required.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License, Class E or above.

Responsibilities

• Perform brake test and car inspections.
• Operate bridges as needed.
• Fill out all required forms pertaining to the job.
• Safely transport personnel.
• Operate handbrakes on equipment as needed.
• Assist Conductors to expedite train movements.

Skills

English literacy

Teamwork / independence

Instruction following

Documentation

Safety procedures

Shift work

Tests & aptitude

No disciplinary action

Experience needed

Driver's license

Education

Educational & previous work experience

Job description

South Central Florida Express is seeking a Utility Worker (799) to perform brake tests and inspect cars, operate bridges as needed, complete required forms, and safely transport personnel while assisting conductors to expedite train movements.

Candidates must read, speak and write English, be able to work with others or alone with minimal supervision, follow instructions, maintain written documentation, and adhere to safety procedures.