Rail Track Maintainer

City of Charlotte

Charlotte, NC, US
$26.29 - $32.87 ph
Preventive and corrective maintenance practices
Troubleshooting complex components
Operate specialized maintenance vehicles
The Rail Track Maintainer is responsible for preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of rails, embedded track, switches/turnouts, and other track right of way components

Job Summary

  • The Rail Track Maintainer is responsible for preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of rails, embedded track, switches/turnouts, and other track right of way components.
  • Candidates may be required to respond to emergencies on a 24 hour, 7 days a week basis and maintain flexible availability to cover a range of shifts including holidays, nights, and weekends.
  • This position is eligible for a shift differential and a premium for employees with a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Matching Summary

The Rail Track Maintainer is responsible for preventive maintenance, inspection, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance of rails, embedded track, switches/turnouts, and other track right of way components.

Salary

$26.29 - $32.87

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Preventive and corrective maintenance practices
  • Troubleshooting complex components
  • Operate specialized maintenance vehicles
  • Work in safety critical environments
  • Comply with safety regulations (CATS, OSHA, FTA, FRA, NCDOT)
  • Lift 60 to 100 lbs
  • Work in inclement weather
  • Perform work at heights

Nice-to-have

  • Respond to emergencies 24/7
  • Flexible availability for shifts
  • Computerized maintenance reporting systems
  • Adapt to software upgrades

Key Requirements

  • High school graduation or equivalent and three years relevant work experience OR Associate's Degree and one year relevant work experience
  • Ability to compute various mathematical functions
  • Knowledge of track maintenance tools
  • Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B
  • Obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit
  • Pass pre-employment physical and drug screening

Work Rights

Not specified

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