Lineman Trainee - 90413225 - Baltimore

About the Role

Lineman Trainees are responsible for the construction, maintenance, and installation of high voltage transmission, catenary, and signal transmission systems. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our core capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, you will help honor our past and shape Amtrak’s future.

Responsibilities

• Attach appurtenances
• Relocate lines away from existing lines
• Shift poles requiring new foundations
• Install anchors and foundations
• Shift under traffic
• Move poles with wires attached
• Splice existing appurtenances
• Install new foundations and certain designated power lines and signal transmission systems

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age and a high school graduate or GED equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in heavy physical labor
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more
• Valid driver’s license on the date of hire
• Must obtain CDL license within 90 days of hire date
• Must pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) evaluation per FMCSA regulations (49 CFR Part 391.25 and 383.51)
• Ability to perform basic mathematical computations including fractions and decimals
• Must pass required training with written exams, including two weeks of safety training and department training modules over a 24-month period to progress to qualified lineman
• Must read, write, and speak English clearly and have the ability to communicate using telephone and radio
• Able and willing to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks, and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic climbing, rigging, and lineman experience
• Basic mechanical aptitude and knowledge of hand tools
• Electronic/electrical background or education
• Previous electric traction railroad experience
• CDL License

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Pay

The hourly range is $45.67 – $50.74, with opportunity for increases as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement after beginning employment.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K and Railroad Retirement Benefits
• Rail Pass Privileges
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
• Life Insurance
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate
• No-cost Financial Advisor Session
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits

Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement.