Motor Equip Operator - 90357398 - Lorton

Amtrak; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Rail pass privileges

401K and wellness programs

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Motor Equip Operator in Lorton, VA to perform maintenance and servicing of locomotives and facilities per FRA, FDA, and Amtrak standards. The role involves operating light cranes and handling cleaning, waste disposal, and general equipment maintenance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, manual labor experience, and valid certifications. A valid driver’s license and ability to operate cranes, power tools, and rigging equipment are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manual labor is required.
• Training and certifications applicable to the job must be completed and retained.

Responsibilities

• Perform services on locomotives and equipment such as sanding, cleaning, washing, and scraping.
• Empty waste retention systems and dispose of hazardous waste per FDA/Amtrak standards.
• Operate and maintain machinery and tools, including light cranes, tractors, forklifts.

Skills

Manual labor experience

Excellent communication skills

Reading and writing proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cranes and forklifts operation

Power tools and hydraulic rigging equipment

Job description

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Motor Equip Operator - 90357398 - Lorton

Date: Sep 25, 2026

Location:
Lorton, VA, US, 22079

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’ is 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

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 proper care and use of materials, equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of general/manual laborer duties
• Ability to operate cranes, tractors, and forklifts
• Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently

Communications and Interpersonal Skills

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

The hourly range is $30.09 – $35.40 (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

Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here .

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 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.

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.