Track Technician

Summary

The Track Technician will be expected to perform preventative maintenance, repair, and inspection of rail infrastructures, such as: embedded, ballasted, and direct fixation tracks, switches/turnouts, and other track right of way components for the River Line.

• Perform routine servicing, maintenance, and inspections of River Line Light Rail tracks.
• Operate Hi-rail vehicles, small cranes, and other vehicles used in track maintenance inspection and recording as qualified and directed.
• Successfully complete NJ TRANSIT sponsored training classes to maintain and/or increase: job knowledge, safety skills, and all requisite qualifications/certifications.
• Maintain proper communications with River Line Light Rail Operations Control while on‑duty.
• Must be familiar with safety rules, union agreements, and company procedures.
• Must be able to fill out any field documentations, such as Job Safety Briefings, Track permits, etc.
• Ensure that Job Briefings are conducted as required.
• Snow removal:
  Operate snow removal equipment (self‑propelled and handheld removal equipment).

• Must be able and willing to work outdoors in all situations pertaining to track maintenance/inspections, and in adverse weather conditions throughout the year.
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor, frequently lifting 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs. with the assistance of applicable equipment or other employees.
• Must be able to work in crowded and tight spaces, tunnel and aerial structures.
• Must have the ability to meet color and peripheral vision requirements.
• Must be able to work from heights with the assistance of proper safety equipment.
• Must have a current driver’s license with CDL endorsements.

This position is deemed safety sensitive per the Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and Alcohol Testing Regulations.

The DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulation 49 CFR Part 40 does not authorize the use of marijuana for any reason. It is unacceptable for any safety-sensitive employee subject to drug testing under DOT regulations to use recreational or medical marijuana. The prohibition includes any derivative of marijuana such as CBD oils, teas, etc. The use of recreational and medical marijuana is a violation of NJ TRANSIT’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy for safety-sensitive employees.

NJ TRANSIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location:

Philadelphia, PA
Salary: $ - $
Posted: 3 weeks ago