Helper Berlin

Job Summary

A C&S (Communications & Signals) Helper assists Qualified Employees in corrective and preventative maintenance and construction of signal equipment such as wayside signals, crossing equipment and electric switch machines. The work involves digging, trenching, painting, wiring, and cabling at both inside and outside locations and being a watchman when required. The C&S Helper also operates company vehicles in the performance of their duties as required.

Applicants must be able and willing to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations. Performance testing will be required for promotion to Signal Maintainer.

• The C&S Helper operates company vehicles as required.
• Applicants must understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks, and avoid risky behaviors and situations.

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and a high school graduate or GED Equivalent.
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license on the date of hire.
• CDL License preferred.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical labor.
• Must be able to read and understand job information written in English.
• Applicants must perform basic mathematical computations including fractions and decimals.
• Must pass required training with written exams including two weeks of safety training, and required department training modules over a 10-month period to progress to qualified maintainer.

• Previous construction experience and/or experience operating construction equipment preferred.
• Electronic/electrical background or education, military or civilian, preferred but not required.
• Communications signal, electrical and/or electronic experience preferred.
• Previous railroad experience in signaling preferred but not required.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Hourly range: $32.16 – $35.80 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.

Posting

Location:

Connecticut

Relocation Offered: No

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

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Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

All Amtrak positions require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes marijuana use or possession. Amtrak’s pre‑employment drug testing program complies with DOT regulations and applicable law.

Amtrak is required under DOT regulations (49 CFR 40.25) to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants or employees intending to perform safety‑sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. Refusal to provide written consent will result in inability to perform safety‑sensitive functions. Amtrak is also required under federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. 1143) to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.