Track Maintenance Technician — Assistant Inspector

The SSI Group; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; 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

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.