MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 90074905 - Seattle
Amtrak · Seattle, WA · 5 days ago
Management$30.09–$35.4/hrFull-time
About the role
Responsible for maintenance and servicing of Amtrak’s locomotives and facilities in accordance with FRA, FDA, and Amtrak standards and guidelines.
Responsibilities
- Performs services on locomotives and equipment such as sanding, cleaning, washing, and scraping
- Empties waste retention system, trash receptacles and properly disposes of hazardous waste material in accordance with FDA/Amtrak standards and guidelines
- Performs shop maintenance and functions as motor equipment operator
- Uses and operates light cranes, tractors, forklifts, and similar equipment
- Maintain shop/yard cleanliness
- Maintain proper care and use of materials, equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience in manual labor
- Successfully complete training and attain/retain certifications applicable to job
- Valid driver’s license required for locations where necessary to operate company vehicle and motorized equipment
- Experience operating cranes, power tools and hydraulic chain/sling rigging equipment preferred
Qualifications
- Knowledge of general/manual laborer duties
- Ability to operate cranes, tractors, and forklifts
- Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently
- Some computer skills
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
Pay
Hourly range: $30.09 – $35.40 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment).
Benefits
Health and Wellbeing
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
- Life Insurance
- No-cost Personal Health Advocate
- Fertility and Family Building Benefits
Financial and Retirement
- 401K
- Railroad Retirement Benefits
- No-cost Financial Advisor Session
- Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
Work and Family Life Support
- Rail Pass Privileges
Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement.