Railcar Maintenance Technician — Wheels & Brakes

Google; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 39,950 - 53,726; Full time

Job summary

Amtrak in Boston is seeking skilled rail equipment technicians to inspect, test, and maintain wheels sets, brakes, and suspension systems as per FRA and Amtrak standards. You will diagnose failures using test equipment and perform repairs on doors, interiors, and safety components.

The role requires high school completion, knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and ability to read drawings. Welding may be required, and a pre-employment background check applies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in troubleshooting, repair, replacement and rebuilding of mechanical equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and ability to read mechanical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection, testing and maintenance in accordance with 49CFR regulations and Amtrak standards and guidelines.
• Troubleshoots equipment to determine corrective actions and causes of equipment failures.
• Repairs doors, windows, interior equipment, access panels, hand brakes, brake shoes, outside car body components, fire extinguishers, emergency tools and first aid kits.
• Uses test equipment to diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot and repair components and circuits.
• Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines and hand tools.
• May perform welding and burning.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Repair skills

Reading drawings

Electronic tools

Computer skills

Mechanical systems

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Test equipment

Welding

Job description

Amtrak in Boston is seeking skilled rail equipment technicians to inspect, test, and maintain wheels sets, brakes, and suspension systems as per FRA and Amtrak standards. You will diagnose failures using test equipment and perform repairs on doors, interiors, and safety components.

The role requires high school completion, knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and ability to read drawings. Welding may be required, and a pre-employment background check applies.