Track Repairer Trainee (Transportation & Public Works)

TRAINING PROCESS: A limited number of trainee positions will be available. Applicants in the DTPW TWU bargaining unit positions will be selected by classification seniority based upon the number of available trainee positions. Those selected will enter the classification of Track Repairer in trainee status. Classroom and on-the-job training will last approximately ten (10) weeks. At the completion of training, a written examination will be given wherein students must demonstrate knowledge of the subject matter.

Seniority points will be added to the score of Miami-Dade County employees qualifying on the competitive examination at the rate of 1/2 (.50) point per year of continuous, full-time service in the County to a maximum of ten years of service or five points.

Trainees who pass the test will have completed the training successfully. DTPW TWU bargaining unit employees (trainees) who successfully complete the training program will be placed, by classification seniority order, in probationary status into available vacancies. DTPW TWU bargaining unit employees (trainees) completing the training program but not placed, will return to their former classification. They will be placed on an eligible list and will receive preference by classification seniority order for future available Track Repairer positions. The eligible list will remain valid as set forth in the Personnel Rules for Classified Service. In accordance with labor protective agreements, DTPW employees in certain represented positions will be given preference for these positions.

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS ONLINE AT WWW.MIAMIDADE.GOV/JOBS FROM WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2026 THROUGH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2026.

Applicants will be notified via DTPW Training Instructor of the date, time, and location of the post-examination.

The doors to the test facility will close promptly at the time indicated. No one will be admitted for registration after the doors of the test facility have been closed. Promptness is required.

Photo identification, such as a Driver license is required to be admitted to the written examination.

NO CELLULAR PHONES ARE PERMITTED IN THE TEST FACILITY. NO SMART GLASSES OR ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES.

BRING YOUR OWN #2 PENCILS FOR THE EXAMINATION.

This position involves performing semi-skilled work in the repair, maintenance, and construction of railroad trackwork, busways, loading platforms, and related structures. Duties include operating hand tools and specialized equipment used in track maintenance, removing and replacing track plates, ties, tie rods, and assisting with rail installation and repair.

Candidates should be prepared to perform strenuous physical work as a regular and essential function of the position. Successful applicants must be physically capable of safely performing the duties and meeting the demands associated with railroad track, busway, and related infrastructure maintenance and repair.