Motor Equipment Operator - Boston, United States - Amtrak

Amtrak

Verified Company

Boston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Your success is a train ride away
As we move America's workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States.

The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees.

Are you ready to join our team?

Our values of 'Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First' are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, 'Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security' are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak.

By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Responsible for maintenance and servicing of Amtrak's locomotives and facilities in accordance with FRA, FDA, and Amtrak standards and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Knowledge of general/manual laborer duties
Ability to operate cranes, tractors, and forklifts
Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently
Some computer skills

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

Requisition ID:161683

Posting Location(s):Massachusetts

Job Family/Function:
Mechanical

Relocation Offered:
No

Travel Requirements:
Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job.

We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation.

Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol.

All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR , Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions.

If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C , Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.