Track Maintainer - Norfolk, United States - Hampton Roads Transit

Hampton Roads Transit

Verified Company

Norfolk, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Hourly Wage:
$19.45
Essential duties include the inspection, repair, and maintenance of all related HRT track and facility infrastructure. Provides inspection and repair of various HRT Maintenance shop equipment to include mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Provides track maintenance and inspection activities that comply with the safety requirements prescribed in the US Department of Transportation (DOT) and Hampton Roads Transit rules and practices.

Aids in the provision of Right of Way protection by establishing safe work zones and providing the proper flagging to employees and On Track Equipment.

Essential Job Functions:

(Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor to limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.)

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.
Conducts inspections and performs repairs of HRT facility equipment to include: Automatic Bus Washes, installed garage maintenance equipment, and revenue vehicle service centers.
Comply with all applicable policies and rules. Recommend safety procedures and standard practices to ensure maintenance activities precede safely and efficiently.
Adheres to the highest quality standards while meeting original equipment manufacturers requirement in the performance of all job responsibilities.
Prepares safe work zones and provides flagging along the HRT alignment for work crews working on the Light Rail Right of Way.
Performs inspections of tracks and related drainage structures, paving, utilities, bridges, underpasses, and other elements related to maintaining safe operating right of way. Submits verbal and written reports of inspection findings to the Manager of Operational Facilities and Wayside.
Perform weed abatement and landscaping along the LRT Right of Way.
Communicates effectively with the Manager of Operational Facilities and Wayside 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. Investigates, analyzes, and makes 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.
Assists with inventory of spare parts to ensure parts are available to carry out track maintenance.
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 Policy and Procedures.
Responsible for maintaining a general awareness of HRT's EMS.
Responsible for handling all related job responsibilities in accordance to HRT's Environmental Policy, relevant EMS Standard Operating Procedures, and Emergency Management Plan.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills essential to Job Functions:

Written and verbal communication skills.
Problem analysis and resolution skills.
Ability to perform maintenance repair, troubleshooting, rebuilds and overhaul of facilities systems, rail track equipment, and materials.
Ability to analyze malfunctions in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic equipment and determines repair and performs track fabrication and assembly tasks.
Ability to analyze malfunctions in mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic equipment
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, hydraulic systems, testing and inspections methods/tools for facilities equipment, track maintenance and inspections.

Required Software Knowledge and Skills essential to Job Functions:
Sound understanding of safety precautions. Knowledge of systems and tools needed to perform a procedure. Demonstrated ability to find the cause of mechanical errors and good resolution judgment. Proven ability to detect problems and perform troubleshooting procedures.

Safety Responsibility:

Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect one's self, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm.

Promote safety awareness and follow safety procedures and polici