Track Maintenance Technician - Pipeline

We are building a pipeline of talent for Track Maintenance Technician positions. By applying, your profile will be reviewed for upcomingopportunities.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Valley Metro is a Drug-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Track Rail Maintenance or maintenance laborer with experience in repair and inspections
• Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, and light equipment used in maintenance, inspection, and repair tasks
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job duties.
• Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.
  

• Performs walking inspections of track alignment.
• Inspects, maintains, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs of track components, including turnouts and at-grade crossings, ensuring tracks are clear of debris and vegetation and allow for proper drainage.
• Identify and gather required parts; perform welding, grinding, and cutting as needed; safely operate and maintain specialized vehicles (including hi-rail vehicles and trucks), tools, and equipment; and perform general cleaning and upkeep of vehicles, tools, parts, and equipment.
• Assists and coordinates work with team members and contractors in a safe and efficient manner.
• Respond to work orders and emergencies; maintain records, inspection and repair logs and reports; and manage parts and update inventory.
• Paint and repair or replace curbing along the guideway; and maintain and replace signs.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

• Basic rail track maintenance, inspection, and repair processes.
• Familiarity with safety procedures for operating specialized tools and vehicles.
• Fundamental grasp of vegetation control and drainage maintenance methods.
• Application of inventory management and parts tracking procedures.
• Understanding of record-keeping and reporting requirements.
• Essential knowledge of signage maintenance and repair processes.
• Using a computer and related software.

• Inspecting rail and track components for defects or debris and safety issues.
• Operating and maintaining specialized vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Responding to emergency work orders promptly.
• Maintaining accurate logs and inventory records.
• Assisting, supporting, and cross-training other employees effectively.
• Performing cleaning and upkeep of tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to exchange information and receive work direction.