Railway Mechanical & Hydraulic Technician

Amtrak; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,636 - 56,839; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter and Spending Accounts

No-cost Health Advocate

Fertility and Family Building Benefits

Job summary

Amtrak in Missouri seeks a skilled technician to inspect, test and maintain plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on High Speed Trainsets, in line with FRA and Amtrak Tier II standards. You will troubleshoot equipment, install and repair hydraulic/pneumatic circuits, tilting system, brakes, water heating and sanitation, and support heating/cooling piping.

A High School Diploma or GED and training/certification are required; experience with mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems and the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in troubleshooting, repair, replacement and rebuilding of mechanical equipment and systems.
• Experience testing equipment and repairs to water and sanitation systems.
• Must complete training and attain certification applicable to assigned job.
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical tools, equipment and the measurements necessary to meet established standards.
• Ability to train others in attaining higher skill levels in inspections and repairs.
• Demonstrated computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection, testing and maintenance in accordance with 49CFR regulations and Amtrak Tier II standards on High Speed Trainset equipment.
• Troubleshoots equipment to determine corrective actions and causes of equipment failures.
• Installs, maintains and repairs hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and systems.
• Repairs tilting system, brake, water heating and sanitation systems.
• Installs, maintains and repairs heating and cooling equipment and related piping.
• Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading drawings

Electrical tools

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical school or apprenticeship

Tools

Test equipment

Electrical tools

Measuring instruments

Job description

Amtrak in Missouri seeks a skilled technician to inspect, test and maintain plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic systems on High Speed Trainsets, in line with FRA and Amtrak Tier II standards. You will troubleshoot equipment, install and repair hydraulic/pneumatic circuits, tilting system, brakes, water heating and sanitation, and support heating/cooling piping.

A High School Diploma or GED and training/certification are required; experience with mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems and the