High Speed Machinist Tech - 90344439 - Washington

Amtrak; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401K

Rail Pass Privileges

Wellness Programs

Railroad Retirement Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Medical Plan Opt-out

Credit Life Insurance

Commuter Benefits

No-cost Health Advocate

No-cost Financial Advisor Session

Fertility and Family Building Benefits

Job summary

Amtrak in Washington, DC is seeking a High Speed Trainset Machinist Technician. The role requires after training to inspect, repair or replace components, troubleshoot, and train other mechanics in operation and repair of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Relocation offered: No. Travel up to 25%. Health, retirement and other benefits are provided under the union agreement. Pre-employment checks apply. DOT regulations govern drug testing and security screenings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be Work Keys certified and have successfully completed High Speed Trainset training course.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, repair or replace components on trainsets and troubleshoot equipment to determine corrective action and causes of failures.
• Train other craft members and train trainset mechanics in operation and repair to raise overall skill level.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

High Speed Machinist Tech - 90344439 - Washington

Date: Sep 25, 2026

Location: Washington, DC, US, 20018

Company: Amtrak

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 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.

Job Summary

The High Speed Trainset Machinist Technician, after receiving training on all mechanical systems, undercarriage power components and mechanical control systems must possess the skills to inspect, repair or replace components and troubleshoot equipment to determine required corrective action and determine causes of failures. They must also be capable of training members of their craft and other trainset mechanics in the operation and repair of systems and components to improve the skill level of all trainset mechanics. In addition, the high speed trainset Machinist Technician must have a working knowledge of all electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems and be able to make repairs to them based upon the training they have received. They are expected to work in a team environment, performing other work as required regardless of classification.

Essential Functions

To the level of their ability, after receiving training on all systems and mechanical devices they must possess the basic skills necessary to independently inspect, repair or replace components and troubleshoot equipment to determine required corrective action and determine causes of failures on equipment which generally fall within the scope of their craft agreement, on equipment which generally fall within the scope of their agreements.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• Must be Work Keys certified and have successfully completed High Speed Trainset training course.

Communications and Interpersonal Skills

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

The hourly range is $37.91 – (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment).

Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• 401K


• Rail Pass Privileges


• Wellness Programs


• Railroad Retirement Benefits


• Employee Assistance Program


• Medical Plan Opt-out


• Credit Life Insurance


• Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts


• No-cost Personal Health Advocate


• No-cost Financial Advisor Session


• Fertility and Family Building Benefits

Relocation Offered: No

Travel Requirements: Up to 25%

You power our progress through your performance.

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 requires 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, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intended 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.

Note that 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, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.