MOTOR EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - 90074905 - Seattle

Amtrak•Seattle, WA

4d•$30 - $35

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining and servicing Amtrak locomotives and facilities in accordance with FRA, FDA, and Amtrak standards and guidelines. The position performs services on locomotives and equipment, shop maintenance, and motor equipment operation, while maintaining the cleanliness of the shop and yard and properly caring for materials, equipment, machines, and hand tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience in manual labor.
Successfully complete training and attain and retain certifications applicable to the job.
Valid driver's license where necessary to operate a company vehicle and motorized equipment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating cranes, power tools, and hydraulic chain/sling rigging equipment.
Knowledge of general/manual laborer duties.
Ability to operate cranes, tractors, and forklifts.
Ability to read, write, and communicate proficiently.
Some computer skills.

Responsibilities

Perform services on locomotives and equipment, including sanding, cleaning, washing, and scraping.
Empty waste retention systems and trash receptacles, and properly dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with FDA and Amtrak standards and guidelines.
Perform shop maintenance and function as a motor equipment operator.
Use and operate light cranes, tractors, forklifts, and similar equipment.
Maintain shop and yard cleanliness.
Maintain proper care and use of materials, equipment, machines, and hand tools normally associated with the assigned job.