Motor Equipment Operator - 90386265 - Boston

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

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

Pay

The hourly range is $30.09 – $35.40 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment).

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing
• Financial and Retirement
• Work and Family Life Support
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Rail Pass Privileges
• Wellness Programs
• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• 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.