Motor Equipment Operator Boston, MA

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  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.

You power our progress through your performance.

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

• 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

• 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

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

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Hourly range: $29.07 – $34.20 (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(s): Massachusetts

Relocation Offered: No

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

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

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, hair texture and hairstyles, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.

Requisition : 165863