Track Maintainer

Hampton Roads Transit is looking for dynamic, customer service oriented, and energetic people to become part of a committed team providing excellent and effective public transportation to the Hampton Roads region. We offer unmatched benefits and competitive wages in a stimulating and rewarding environment.

• Perform maintenance projects within schedule and budget utilizing work windows allowed by operating considerations.
• Report delays and problems promptly, taking appropriate action to maintain effective coordination of activities.
• Comply with all applicable policies and rules.
• Recommend safety procedures and standard practices to ensure maintenance activities precede safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to the highest quality standards while meeting original equipment manufacturers requirement in the performance of all job responsibilities.
• Prepare safe work zones and provide flagging along the HRT alignment for work crews working on the Light Rail Right of Way.
• Perform inspections of tracks and related drainage structures, paving, utilities, bridges, underpasses, and other elements related to maintaining safe operating right of way.
• Submit verbal and written reports of inspection findings to the Manager, Maintenance of Way.
• Perform weed abatement, tree branch and bush trimming, cutting grass and landscaping along the LRT Right of Way and Wayside.
• Communicate effectively with the Manager, Maintenance of Way the results of track inspection, track maintenance activities, and other relative information and to other Hampton Roads Transit personnel as necessary.
• Identify and correct imminent safety hazards for Hampton Roads Transit total rail system.
• Investigate, analyze, and make recommendations for correcting potential safety problems.
• Provide emergency service as needed to maintain safe, reliable, and efficient LRT service.
• Ensure that services are performed on schedule.
• Ensure that daily, accurate records are maintained, and a detailed account of the specific work functions accomplished.
• Operate on-track equipment and other maintenance equipment as required for training and maintenance activities.
• Manage records created and received in compliance with the Hampton Roads Transit Records Management Policies and Procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem analysis and resolution skills.
• Ability to perform maintenance repair, troubleshooting, rebuilds and overhaul of rail track equipment, and materials.
• Ability to analyze malfunctions in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment and determine repair and perform track fabrication and assembly tasks.
• Ability to operate on-track equipment such as bucket trucks, crane trucks, and the like.
• Knowledge of basic math skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Ability to complete track and facility maintenance and inspection programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must meet established Hampton Roads Transit goals and work standards.
• Knowledge of and experience with track maintenance safety practices as they pertain to rail transportation systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, testing and inspections methods, and tools for track maintenance.

$26.40 - $29.10, Non-Exempt

HRT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the HRT employment application and/or interview, contact HRT Human Resources at  or email careers.