Track Maintenance Technician
About The Position
The Track Maintenance Technician, also referred to as a Track Maintainer, helps ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of Valley Metro’s light rail infrastructure through routine inspections, maintenance, and repairs to tracks and related components. The role helps prevent service disruptions, minimize risks, and maintain safe and timely passenger transportation. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to Valley Metro RPTA’s Drug and Alcohol Program, including testing as required by program policy. The starting hourly rate is $25.22, with a full pay range of $25.22 to $37.83 per hour. Employment is contingent upon passing a DOT physical examination, pre-employment drug test, and background investigation. The employee must hold a valid Arizona Driver’s License and maintain insurability under Valley Metro’s Vehicle Insurance Policy. The employee must obtain a Class B CDL permit within 90 days of attending New Employee Orientation and a full Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within six months of hire. The position involves heavy manual labor and outdoor work in all weather conditions. Work may involve moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noise. Extended shifts and emergency call-backs may be required. The work schedule may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent, and two years of experience as a maintenance laborer, including repairs, inspections, operation of heavy-duty equipment, power and non-power hand tools, and crane equipment; an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties may be considered.
- Valid Arizona Driver’s License and ability to maintain insurability under Valley Metro’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
- Obtain a Class B CDL permit within 90 days of attending New Employee Orientation and a full Class B CDL with air brake endorsement within six months of hire.
- Pass a DOT physical examination, pre-employment drug test, and background investigation.
- Knowledge of general railway safety practices and standards and practices for track maintenance, inspections, repairs, and associated hardware.
- Knowledge of manuals, procedures, parts catalogs, and other pertinent documentation.
- Familiarity with the special requirements of a signalized, electrified rail system.
- Knowledge of proper personal protective equipment use in rail maintenance activities such as drilling, cutting, grinding, and welding.
- Skill in following directions with minimal supervision and operating hand and power tools and telephone communications systems.
- Ability to pay close attention to detail, remain alert to the surrounding operating environment, read and understand safety labels and operating instructions, and use prudent judgment and problem-solving skills to support safe operations.
- Ability to complete reports and work orders legibly and on time, establish and maintain good working relationships, and manage time and workload across varied tasks and assignments.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that can include days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call duty.
- Ability to stand and sit for extended periods and walk long distances for long periods on uneven terrain, including railroad ballast.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor, frequently lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds with assistance from equipment or other employees.
Responsibilities
- Perform intensive manual labor involving all aspects of track maintenance.
- Repair tracks, turnouts, and at-grade crossings, including mechanical and hydraulic systems on rail inspection and recording equipment, and replace concrete or timber ties, turnouts, and track fastenings.
- Inspect, repair, clean, and lubricate rail and rail appurtenances, including switches and frogs.
- Paint and repair curbing along the guideway.
- Conduct daily walking inspections of track alignment, including uneven terrain, ditches, hillsides, and embankments.
- Operate hi-rail vehicles, small cranes, and other vehicles used for track maintenance inspection and recording.
- Operate Valley Metro vehicles, tools, and equipment safely and properly.
- Perform cutting, drilling, grinding, and welding on rail and track components.
- Assist in ensuring spare parts are available for track maintenance.
- Assist with track surfacing, alignment, and gauging operations, and respond to emergency situations.
- Attend safety training and participate in ongoing training related to the position.
- Maintain maintenance records and prepare reports.
- Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
