Large Equipment Operator - 90348307 - Washington

Amtrak•Washington, DC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs general shop maintenance and functions as a Large Equipment Operator including but not limited to equipment moving, operating a forklift, and switch crew duties. 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. 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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Driver's License
Equipment/system specifications
Hydraulic equipment operation
Chain & sling – rigging equipment
Hazcom
Safety checks and procedures
Job briefing
Tool use

Nice To Haves

Mechanical dexterity
Visualization
Active listening
Organization
Equipment assembly
excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe operation of forklift truck, shuttle wagon, transfer table, and be ground person for large equipment as needed
Perform switch crew duties as needed
Operates the forklift and gas-powered mule to transport heavy parts or equipment
General housekeeping duties required