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Motor Equipment Operator

United States, Rensselaer 29.07 - 33.04 USD / Hour · Job Posted January 06, 2026
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Job Description

Responsible for maintenance and servicing of Amtrak’s locomotives and facilities in accordance with FRA, FDA, and Amtrak standards and guidelines.

Job Responsibility

  • 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 shop/yard cleanliness
  • Maintain proper care and use of materials, equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job

Requirements

  • 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

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of general/manual laborer duties
  • Ability to operate cranes, tractors, and forklifts
  • Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently
  • Some computer skills
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

What we offer

  • 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
  • Rail pass privileges

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