Assistant Track Inspector

West Palm Beach Rail Yard, 601 15 Street, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America

Posted Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Your

Purpose:

As an Assistant
Track Inspector you will be a vital part of the Brightline’s Maintenance Team. This role is responsible for maintaining Brightline’s track, structures, stations, and facilities infrastructure, with additional responsibilities of assisting in the inspection of the tracks and establishing on-track protection when working on or about the tracks.

The Assistant Track Inspector is part of the company’s Maintenance Team, which is charged with keeping Brightline’s infrastructure in top condition through continuous maintenance and inspection.

If you’re a people-person looking for a role where you’ll be empowered to own your zone, inspired to learn, and have the confidence to bounce back from setbacks, this is the perfect opportunity!

Your Role [Essential Functions]:

Maintenance Operations:

• Perform maintenance operations including but not limited regular track maintenance, track inspection, landscaping, brush cutting, painting, pressure washing, window washing, and fence repairs.

Track Protection:

• Assist in establishing on-track protection within assigned areas according to the company’s operating rules and in compliance with federal law.

Construction Projects:

• Complete minor construction projects including stations and facility repairs, corridor civil improvements, and railroad grade crossing repairs.

Equipment Operation:

• Safely operating motorized equipment like lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, pressure washers, and drills. Maintain tools and equipment in good condition
• Transport, load, and unload material and equipment

Safety Compliance:

• Work safely and adhere to applicable railroad rules and regulations. Report any hazards or injuries and take immediate corrective action
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians to perform quality work in an efficient manner

Training:

• Assist in conducting safety meetings and training sessions for railroad teammates on proper procedures of working around active tracks
• Respond to third party incidents and severe weather events and lead infrastructure clean-up activities.

Additional Duties:

• Follow manager’s instructions executing and delegating the planned work.
• Perform additional construction and maintenance support duties as required.
• Monitor and review all Brightline communication channels, including our company intranet, bConnected, during work hours to ensure all company and department communications and notifications are promptly reviewed.

Please note that this Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the teammate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Managerial Responsibility:

• None

Experience & Qualifications

Required

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required, some college or vocational training preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the maintenance, construction, or railroad industries required. Experience operating light-duty construction equipment highly desired
• CFR 49 Part 213 Subpart A-F qualified to inspect, maintain, and restore track
• General knowledge of construction and maintenance fields, including landscaping, facility operations, and maintenance, civil repairs, painting, basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical
• Experience working around railroads or railroad operations and an understanding of rail engineering, and/or familiarity with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) safety rules and regulations preferred.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledgeable about railway systems, track structures, and maintenance procedures. Skilled in operating motorized equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, blowers, pressure washers, and drills.
• Proficient in construction and maintenance fields, including landscaping, facility operations, civil repairs, painting, basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
• Strong focus on safety and attention to detail to consistently deliver high-quality work.
• Well-versed in safety protocols…