Trackman/B&B Mechanic - 90358093 - Sanford, Fl

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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.

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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:
Constructs, maintains, repairs, inspects and dismantles track and appurtenances including right-of-way maintenance as required as well as installs rail ties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

. Loads and unloads materials (ballast and ties) and clears brush and debris from railway
. Handles materials manually as needed at work the site- such as ties, switch timber, switch materials, tie plates, spikes, and rail anchors
. Operates ventilation trucks to clear fumes from tunnels in accordance with FRA/Amtrak safety respiratory program
. Walks and inspects right of way including enclosed areas such as tunnels, station tracks above ground level or occasionally on such structures as open deck bridges
. Works within the guidelines of Amtrak’s System Safety Program
. Operates company vehicles on a as needed basis in performance of duties
. Performs watchman duties when assigned
. May work as an extra member of a gang when required based on work assignments
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

. Must have high school diploma or equivalent combination of training, education and or experience
. Ability to pass required training with written exams including two weeks of safety training
. CSX operating rules knowledge
. Reliable attendance and timeliness in reporting to work
. Construction experience and heavy equipment operation experience preferred
. Experience as a general laborer preferred
. Must have a valid driver’s license on date of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

. Must be able to lift 50lbs
. Upon hire, ability to pass required training with written exams, including 2 weeks of safety training
. Able to work in conditions that include, loud noise and fumes, work on and around heavy and moving machinery, bend, walk, stand and sit for extended periods of time and use hand tools.

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

The hourly rate is $27.85 - $30.94 (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:158525
Posting Location(s):Florida
Job Family/Function:Engineering
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
Amtrak employees power our progress through their performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job – we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire. Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for public transportation ( Title 6 U.S.C. § 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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.

POSTING NOTES: Engineering || Engineering & Mechanical