Trackman

Florida East Coast Railway • Miami, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of a Track Supervisor, Foreman, or other assigned employee, the Trackman performs track maintenance, repair, and construction duties with a safety-first focus. The position is based in Miami, Florida. Paid training begins in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, for two weeks, after which the new hire returns to Miami for on-the-job training. The scheduled work hours are 0700–1800, Tuesday through Friday. Starting pay is $21.73 per hour, increasing to $25.56 per hour after qualification. The scheduled start date is January 11, 2027.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, and one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possess valid credentials required by federal and state laws.
• Complete annual training and pass safety and track worker rules examinations.
• Be able to operate railway highway motor vehicles and all FEC Maintenance of Way vehicles, both manual and automatic.
• Qualify for and secure a motor car maintainer permit.
• Successfully complete and pass FEC Safety, Operating, and Roadway Worker Rules Classes.
• Complete all requirements to obtain FRA A and B certifications and pass the test within 30 working days.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Apply commonsense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Meet the job's vision requirements: close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and ability to adjust focus.
• Meet the physical requirements, including standing, walking, handling tools or objects, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 100 pounds.
• Work regularly outdoors in varying weather conditions and tolerate prolonged exposure to loud noises.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load, and unload materials.
• Operate track maintenance equipment, power tools, and hand tools to perform track maintenance assignments.
• Handle materials and equipment as instructed.
• Provide a safety watch while other team members are working.
• Assist other employees as and where instructed.
• Adhere to FEC Safety Policies and Procedures at all times.
• Perform other duties or tasks as assigned by the manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED