Road Mechanic - 90369769 - Providence, RI

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

A Road Mechanic ensures compliance of all railroad, safety, operations, and federal railroad administration rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Troubleshoot and perform heavy repairs to all types of equipment components including engines, transmissions, gear boxes, hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, working components, conveyors, booms, buckets, and electrical systems.
• Solve work related problems, make decisions, provide instructions, drive heavy duty service trucks and understand mechanical, electrical and automated operations of machinery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and a high school graduate.
• Must have good communication skills and a strong mechanical aptitude.
• Must have a valid driver’s license on the date of hire.
• Driver’s License, the ability to obtain a CMV or CDL is required.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language because this position requires following government regulations and instructions.
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems including the ability to read schematics is preferred.
• Experience in other mechanical oriented occupations will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Some welding experience.
• Ability to read hydraulic and electric schematics.
• Ability to lift 50 to 80 pounds on a frequent basis.
• Ability to comprehend and comply with instructions.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

PAY AND BENEFITS

The hourly rate is $39.86 with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment. Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401k retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement.