Track Maintainer
Hampton Roads Transit · Norfolk · $27.41/hr (stated in the posting)
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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.
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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.
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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 (757) 222-6000 or email careers@hrtransit.org.