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Track Maintainer

Jersey City, NJ

$15.99/hr

... maintenance, repair, inspection, and emergency response related to track within the Hudson Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) system. This role emphasizes safety, operational excellence, and effective team ...

Valley Metro, AZ

Track Maintenance Technician

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$25.22 - $37.83/hr

The purpose of the Track Maintainer is to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the light rail infrastructure by performing routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on tracks and ...

Federal Railroad Administration

WI · On-site

$89K/yr

Knowledge of railroad track system construction, maintenance, testing, or inspection techniques; * Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of various track system configurations; AND

Valley Metro

Track Maintenance Technician

Phoenix, AZ

$25.22 - $37.83/hr

The purpose of the Track Maintainer is to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the light rail infrastructure by performing routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs on tracks and ...

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How much do you get paid for fixing train tracks?

Entry level railroad track maintenance workers typically earn between $15 and $25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and company. Salaries can increase with skills, certifications, and overtime work, and the job often requires physical labor and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

What is the difference between Entry Level Railroad Track Maintenance vs Track Inspector?

AspectEntry Level Railroad Track MaintenanceTrack Inspector
Required CertificationsOSHA safety training, basic railroad safety certificationsOSHA safety training, railroad safety certifications, sometimes additional certifications
Work EnvironmentOutdoor, on or near tracks, physically demandingOutdoor, on tracks, focus on inspection and safety assessment
Employer & Industry UsageRailroads, maintenance contractorsRailroads, safety agencies, inspection firms
Common Search & Comparison IntentEntry level maintenance roles, basic track workTrack safety, inspection duties, quality control

Entry Level Railroad Track Maintenance roles focus on basic track upkeep, repair, and safety procedures, often requiring minimal certifications. Track Inspectors, while also working outdoors on tracks, emphasize safety assessments, inspections, and compliance, often with additional certifications. Both roles are essential in maintaining rail safety but differ mainly in responsibilities and certification requirements.

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Traveling Railroad Equipment Mechanic

Succession Planning for Railroads Investing in the Next Generation LLC

Kansas City, KS • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

General Scope: To Provide technical services to customers of our company.
Position Summary
  • Must possess the necessary experience to operate, service, troubleshoot and repair track maintenance equipment.
  • Must be capable of instructing railroad personnel in the operation and maintenance of track maintenance equipment.
  • Must be able to read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics.
  • Must have a working knowledge of fluid power, basic computer skills, basic electricity, and a solid background in mechanics.
  • Potentially requires extensive domestic travel, and the possibility of travel abroad.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
Does not have direct supervision of any employee, however, will be required to supervise customer's employees in the form of instruction. Must be self-motivated and perform assigned task with limited or no supervision.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge: Incumbent must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
  • Knowledge of hydraulic systems
  • Knowledge of electrical systems
  • Knowledge of pneumatic systems
  • Knowledge of computer control systems and associated software

Skills: Incumbent must demonstrate or participate in internal/external training programs to obtain the following skills:
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables in situations where only limited standardization exits.
  • Ability to work in the metric unit of measure and to convert to US Standard.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to travel extensively via automobile, and commercial transportation.
  • Ability to satisfactorily pass a physical examination, required upon employment.

Personal Attributes: Incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality in performing the duties of a Service Representative. The incumbent must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:
  • Be honest and trustworthy
  • Be respectful
  • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Be flexible
  • Demonstrate sound work ethics

Personal Attributes
  • Must possess the necessary experience to operate, service, troubleshoot and repair railway track maintenance equipment.
  • Must be knowledgeable in railroad track work procedures and be familiar with railroad terminology.
  • Must be capable of instructing railroad personnel in the operation and maintenance of railway track maintenance equipment.
  • Must be able to read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical schematics.
  • Must have a working knowledge of fluid power, basic computer skills, basic electricity, and a solid background in mechanics.

Working Conditions
The unavoidable, externally imposed conditions under which the work must be performed and which create
hardship for the incumbent including the frequency and duration of occurrence of physical demands, environmental conditions, demands on one's senses and metal demands.
Physical Demands:
(The nature of physical effort leading to physical fatigue)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Environmental Conditions:
(The nature of adverse environmental conditions affecting the incumbent)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and risk of electrical shock.
Sensory Demands:
(The nature of demands on the incumbent's senses)
The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Mental Demands:
(Conditions that may lead to mental or emotional fatigue)
There are a number of deadlines associated with this position, which may cause significant stress. The incumbent must also deal with a wide variety of people on various issues.
$80,000 - $90,000 a year
Company Vehicle Provided
Per diem offered
Hotels Paid for by company
Flights covered by company when needed
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