Track Maintenance Technician - Keep Rails Safe & Reliable

Valley-Metro; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Metro seeks a Track Maintenance Technician to ensure the safety and reliability of our light rail system. The role performs inspections, repairs, and maintenance on tracks and related components, with a starting hourly rate of $25.22 and a full range up to $37.83 per hour.

This safety-sensitive position requires a High School Diploma or GED, two years of maintenance experience (or equivalent), and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within six months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus two years of maintenance laborer experience or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Performs intensive manual labor involving all aspects of track maintenance
• Repairs tracks, turnouts, and at-grade crossings, and maintains rail components
• Performs inspections and cleans, lubricates rail and rail appurtenances including switches and frogs
• Paints and repairs curbing along the guide way
• Conducts daily walking inspections of track alignment on uneven terrain
• Operates hi-rail vehicles, small cranes, and other maintenance equipment
• Maintains maintenance records and prepares reports
• Performs other duties of similar nature as assigned

Skills

General railway safety practices

Track maintenance knowledge

Reading safety labels

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Flexible schedule

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hi-rail vehicles

Crane equipment

Power and hand tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Valley Metro seeks a Track Maintenance Technician to ensure the safety and reliability of our light rail system. The role performs inspections, repairs, and maintenance on tracks and related components, with a starting hourly rate of $25.22 and a full range up to $37.83 per hour.

This safety-sensitive position requires a High School Diploma or GED, two years of maintenance experience (or equivalent), and the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within six months of hire.