Track Maintainer

Transit Management Company; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampton Roads Transit in the United States is seeking skilled maintenance personnel to support the Light Rail system. The role focuses on safe, efficient track maintenance, inspects infrastructure, and ensures adherence to safety standards while coordinating with the Maintenance of Way team.

Responsibilities include operating on-track equipment, performing repairs, and maintaining accurate records. The position offers competitive wages and opportunities to contribute to reliable public

Qualifications

• Written and verbal communication skills required.
• Problem analysis and resolution skills essential.
• Ability to perform maintenance repair, troubleshooting, rebuilds and overhaul of rail track equipment.
• Ability to analyze malfunctions in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment and perform track fabrication tasks.
• Ability to operate on-track equipment such as bucket trucks and crane trucks.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Ability to complete track and facility maintenance and inspection programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance projects within schedule and budget.
• Report delays and problems promptly to coordinate activities.
• Prepare safe work zones and flagging along the LRT Right of Way.
• Inspect tracks, drainage, paving, utilities, bridges, and related structures.
• Submit verbal and written inspection reports to the Maintenance Manager.
• Provide emergency service as needed to maintain safe LRT operations.
• Operate on-track equipment as required for training and maintenance.
• Maintain daily records of work functions accomplished.
• Identify and correct safety hazards to ensure safe operations.
• Ensure compliance with Records Management Policies.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Problem analysis

Maintenance repair

On-track equipment operation

Math skills

Maintenance records

Teamwork

Safety practices

Job description

. Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. We offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating and rewarding environment. .

Hourly Wage: $27.41

Essential Job Functions:

• (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)
• Perform maintenance projects within schedule and budget utilizing work windows allowed by operating considerations.
• Report delays and problems promptly, taking appropriate action to maintain effective coordination of activities.
• Comply with all applicable policies and rules.
• Recommend safety procedures and standard practices to ensure maintenance activities precede safely and efficiently.
• Adheres to the highest quality standards while meeting original equipment manufacturers requirement in the performance of all job responsibilities.
• Prepares safe work zones and provides flagging along the HRT alignment for work crews working on the Light Rail Right of Way.
• Performs inspections of tracks and related drainage structures, paving, utilities, bridges, underpasses, and other elements related to maintaining safe operating right of way.
• Submits verbal and written reports of inspection findings to the Manager, Maintenance of Way.
• Perform weed abatement, tree branch and bush trimming, cutting grass and landscaping along the LRT Right of Way and Wayside.
• Communicates effectively with the Manager, Maintenance of Way the results of track inspection, track maintenance activities, and other relative information and to other Hampton Roads Transit personnel as necessary.
• Identify and correct imminent safety hazards for Hampton Roads Transit total rail system.
• Investigates, analyzes, and makes recommendations for correcting potential safety problems.
• Provide emergency service as needed to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient LRT service.
• Ensure that services are performed on schedule.
• Ensure that daily, accurate records are maintained, and a detailed account of the specific work functions accomplished.
• Operate On Track Equipment and other maintenance equipment as required for training and maintenance activities.
• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills essential to Job Functions:

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Ability to perform maintenance repair, troubleshooting, rebuilds and overhaul of rail track equipment, and materials.
• Ability to analyze malfunctions in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment and determines repair and performs track fabrication and assembly tasks.
• Ability to operate on-track equipment such as bucket trucks, crane trucks, and the like.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Ability to complete track and facility maintenance and inspection programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must meet established Hampton Roads Transit goals and work standards.
• Knowledge of and experience with track maintenance safety practices as they pertain to rail transportation systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, testing and inspections methods, and tools for track maintenance.

Non-Exempt

HRT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need reasonable accommodations to complete the HRT employment application and/or the interview, contact HRT Human Resources at [phone] or email [e-mail].

Our mission is to connect Hampton Roads with transportation solutions that are reliable, safe, efficient, and sustainable.