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:
- Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and a high school graduate.
- Must have good communication skills and a strong mechanical aptitude.
- Must have a valid driver’s license on the date of hire.
- Driver’s License, the ability to obtain a CMV or CDL is required.
- Must be able to read and speak the English language because this position requires following government regulations and instructions.
- Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems including the ability to read schematics is preferred.
- Experience in other mechanical oriented occupations will be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to read hydraulic and electric schematics.
- Ability to lift 50 to 80 pounds on a frequent basis.
- Ability to comprehend and comply with instructions.
COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
The hourly rate is $36.85 (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. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:160383
Posting Location(s):Connecticut
Job Family/Function:Engineering
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36.85 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Experience:
- Diesel mechanical: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Groton, CT: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road