Helper Providence

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. This 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 as necessary. Applicants must understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks, and avoid potentially risky behaviors.

Performance testing will be required for promotion to Signal Maintainer.

• Operate company vehicles in the performance of duties as required.
• Understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks, and avoid potentially risky behaviors.

• 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 be able to perform basic mathematical computations, including fractions and decimals.
• Ability to 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.
• Electronic/electrical background or education, military or civilian.
• Communications signal, electrical and/or electronic experience.
• Previous railroad experience in signaling.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The hourly range is $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. Learn more about our benefits offerings here
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165801

Rhode Island

No

Up to 25%

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 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 the use or possession of marijuana.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR 40.25), 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. 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

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

Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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