Motor Equipment Operator - 90398715 - Los Angeles

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