Trackman
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 Jacksonville, Florida. The scheduled start date is January 11, 2027. Paid training takes place in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, for two weeks, followed by on-the-job training at the employee’s home location in Jacksonville. The schedule is 0700–1800, Monday through Thursday. Starting pay is $21.73 per hour, increasing to $25.56 per hour after qualification.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, plus 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.
- Be capable of operating all FEC Maintenance of Way vehicles in the fleet, both manual and automatic, and qualify for and secure a motor car maintainer permit.
- Successfully complete all FEC Rules Classes upon employment: Safety, Operating, and Roadway Worker.
- Complete all requirements to obtain FRA A & 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 diagram-based instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Meet the role’s specific vision requirements, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Meet the physical demands described in the posting, including regularly standing, walking, handling tools or controls, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and talking, hearing, or smelling; occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
- Work 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 when and where instructed.
- Adhere to FEC Safety Policies and Procedures at all times.
- Perform other duties or tasks as assigned by a manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
