Track Maintainer

Overview

Competitive Benefits Package PLTO offers an excellent compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, 401(k) retirement, vacation, holiday and sick pay, etc.).

Purple Line Transit Operators (PLTO) is a member of a private consortium (Purple Line Transit Partners) which holds a Public-Private Partnership (P3) contract with the Maryland Department of Transportation/Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT/MTA) for the design, construction, operation, maintenance, and financing of the Purple Line, a new 16 mile/21 station light rail transit line located in Montgomery County and Prince George s County, Maryland ().

PLTO s role in the Project is for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the Purple Line for a 30-year O&M Period after the service opens to the public, currently scheduled for winter 2027. Prior to this opening, PLTO is responsible for participating in system design, testing, and service start-up activities; conducting certain facilities and equipment maintenance scopes; and building the organization which will perform the O&M Period activities.

PLTO is a limited liability company comprised of two members Alternate Concepts Inc. (ACI) and CAF USA, Inc. (CAF). ACI is an industry leader in mass transit operations and maintenance and is the O&M provider for the only two Design-Build-Operate-and-Maintain (DBOM)/Design-Build-Finance-Operate-and-Maintain (DBFOM) transit projects in the U.S:
Tren Urbano in San Juan, Puerto Rico and Eagle P3 in Denver, Colorado. CAF USA, Inc. (a division of the international Spanish railway manufacturer Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) designs, manufactures, maintains, and supplies equipment and components for railway systems and is a certified rail maintenance organization with a presence on five continents.

Salary Range: $22.60 - $27.40

Benefit Package: PLTO offers an excellent compensation and benefits package (Medical, Dental, 401(k) retirement, vacation, holiday and sick pay, etc.).

Under the supervision of the Senior Track Inspector the Track Maintainer performs routine preventive and corrective maintenance on rail tracks, related structures, and components to ensure safe and efficient light rail operations. Maintains right-of-way areas, assists with inspections, and supports general upkeep of track infrastructure.

• Perform manual lubrication and maintenance on yard switches and rail parts including shafts, pulleys, gears, and bearings.
• Conduct maintenance on track elements such as ballast, sub-ballast, rails, ties, switches, crossover areas, and drainage systems.
• Inspect and maintain rail fasteners (e.g., Pandrol clips), bolts, embedded and direct fixation components.
• Remove vegetation, debris, grease, and waste from track structures, right-of-way areas, and yard zones.
• Support walking inspections, switch inspections, and track equipment maintenance.
• Assist with installation, maintenance, and inspection of insulated joints (IJs) and replacement of rail sections.
• Perform maintenance of emergency walkways and safety areas.
• Maintain crew quarters and station-area housekeeping standards.
• Operate tools and equipment safely and efficiently to load/unload materials.
• Use the asset management system to complete work orders, track time/materials, and upload reports.
• Cooperatively and efficiently performs related tasks and duties as required.

• Excellent interpersonal and technical support skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Perform manual lubrication and maintenance on yard switches and rail parts including shafts, pulleys, gears, and bearings.
• Conduct maintenance on track elements such as ballast, sub-ballast, rails, ties, switches, crossover areas, and drainage systems.
• Inspect and maintain rail fasteners (e.g., Pandrol clips), bolts, embedded and direct fixation components.
• Remove vegetation, debris, grease, and waste from…