Trackman

Florida East Coast Railway•Miami, FL

8d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

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

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.
Operate railway highway motor vehicles as required.
Be capable of operating all FEC Maintenance of Way vehicles, both manual and automatic, and qualify for and secure a motor car maintainer permit.
Successfully complete FEC Safety, Operating, and Roadway Worker Rules Classes upon employment.
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 diagram-based instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Meet the job's vision requirements, including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk, hear, or smell.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Work regularly outdoors in varying weather conditions and endure prolonged exposure to loud noise.

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 instructed.
Follow FEC Safety Policies and Procedures at all times.
Perform other duties or tasks as assigned by a manager.