Trackman

Florida East Coast Railway; Palm Beach Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida East Coast Railway is seeking a Trackman to perform track maintenance, repair and construction duties with a safety-first focus under supervision.

Starting pay is $21.73/hr. After qualification, pay increases to $25.56/hr. Training begins November 9, 2026 in New Smyrna Beach, FL, then on-the-job training in West Palm Beach. Hours are 7:00–18:00, Monday–Thursday, in West Palm Beach, FL.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to instructions written or spoken.
• Specific vision abilities include depth, distance, color, and focus.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load, and unload materials as directed.
• Operate track maintenance equipment, power tools, and hand tools.
• Handle materials and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Provide safety watch while teammates work.
• Assist other employees as instructed and follow safety rules.

Skills

Reading documents

Critical thinking

Vision requirements

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Under the supervision and direction of a Track Supervisor, Foreman, or other assigned employee, the Trackman will perform various track maintenance, repair, and construction duties with a “safety first” focus.

Start date scheduled for November 9, 2026. Paid training will commence in New Smyrna Beach, Florida for two (2) weeks; thereafter, new hired Trackman will return to their home location (West Palm Beach) for on-the-job training.

• 0700-1800 Monday-Thursday
• Starting pay is $21.73/hr. After qualification, goes up to full pay at $25.56/hr.
• West Palm Beach, FL

Responsibilities

• Transport, load, and unload materials
• Operates track maintenance equipment, power tools, and hand tools (i.e., portable grinder, spike puller, rail saw, track wrench, spike drivers, etc.) in order to perform various track maintenance assignments
• Loading, unloading, and general handling of materials and equipment as instructed.
• Provide safety watch while other team members are working
• Assisting other employees when and where instructed
• Adhere to FEC Safety Policies & Procedures at all times.
• Other duties or tasks as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear or smell.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• Regularly works in outside weather conditions.
• Prolonged exposure to loud noises

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid credentials required by federal and state laws
• Complete annual training and pass safety and track worker rules examinations.
• Will be required to operate railway highway motor vehicles.
• Must be capable of operating all FEC Maintenance of Way vehicles in its fleet, both manual and automatic, and must qualify and secure motor car maintainer permit.
• Upon employment, new hire must successfully complete and pass all FEC Rules Classes: Safety, Operating, and Roadway Worker. Must complete all requirements to obtain FRA A & B certifications and pass test within 30 working days.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Qualified applicants will be considered for vacancies without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by prevailing state and federal laws, regulations and ordinances.