Road Mechanic - 90365515 - Groton, CT

Amtrak; New London (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Reimbursement

Rail Pass Privileges

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Road Mechanic, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring safety and operational excellence. This position involves troubleshooting and repairing various mechanical and electrical systems, providing you with the opportunity to utilize your strong mechanical aptitude and communication skills. With a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, this role offers a chance to grow within a dynamic team dedicated to connecting communities across the nation. If you are ready to take on challenges in a supportive environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and a high school graduate.
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform heavy repairs on various equipment components.
• Ensure compliance with all railroad safety and operational regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Ability to Read Schematics

Education

High School Graduate

Tools

Heavy Duty Service Trucks

Hydraulic Systems

Electrical Systems

Job description

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.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

A Road Mechanic ensures compliance of all railroad, safety, operations, and federal railroad administration rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Road Mechanic will troubleshoot and perform heavy repairs to all types of equipment components including engines, transmissions, gear boxes, hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, working components, conveyors, booms, buckets, and electrical systems. Solve work related problems, make decisions, provide instructions, drive heavy duty service trucks and understand mechanical, electrical and automated operations of machinery.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and a high school graduate.
2. Must have good communication skills and a strong mechanical aptitude.
3. Must have a valid driver’s license on the date of hire.
4. Driver’s License, the ability to obtain a CMV or CDL is required.
5. Must be able to read and speak the English language because this position requires following government regulations and instructions.
6. Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems including the ability to read schematics is preferred.
7. Experience in other mechanical oriented occupations will be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to read hydraulic and electric schematics.
2. Ability to lift 50 to 80 pounds on a frequent basis.
3. Ability to comprehend and comply with instructions.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

The hourly rate is $38.51 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment). 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.

Requisition ID:163584
Posting Location(s):Connecticut
Job Family/Function:Engineering
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions require a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.

Amtrak is an EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, 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.