Motor Equipment Operator - 90401969 - Wilmington, DE
About The Position
Responsible for maintenance and servicing of Amtrak's locomotives and facilities in accordance with FRA, FDA, and Amtrak standards and guidelines.Essential Functions 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
Requirements
- 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
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of general/manual laborer duties
- Ability to operate cranes, tractors, and forklifts
- Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently
- Some computer skills
Responsibilities
- 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
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
