Amtrak · 3 days ago
PASSENGER ENGINEER TRAINEE - 90304226 - Harrisburg
Harrisburg, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$34.42/hr - $34.42/hrAmtrak is a leading transportation company that connects businesses and communities across the United States. They are seeking a Passenger Engineer Trainee to safely operate locomotives and trains while adhering to federal regulations and corporate policies, as well as maintaining situational awareness and effective communication skills.
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Responsibilities
Consistently and safely operate locomotives and trains in compliance with federal regulations and corporate policies
Operates equipment during varying work hours within a 24/7 transportation environment maintaining alertness, situational awareness and vigilance
Thinks and functions independently and utilizes clear and effective verbal communication skills in interaction with fellow crew members and other personnel responsible for safe and efficient train movement
Qualification
Required
H.S. Diploma or GED Required
Some work experience demonstrates the ability to maintain alertness, awareness and vigilance, as well as clear, effective verbal communication skills in the performance of work
Satisfactory attendance and safe work record
Prior railroad operating experience and work history that demonstrates the ability to adapt to variable and often changing work hours preferred
Although a driver's license is not required, applicants with a driver's license must provide a certified copy of motor vehicle driving record from the chief of the state driver's licensing agency in which the applicant was last issued a license and any license(s) issued or reissued from other state(s) within the preceding 60 months
Motor vehicle records must be void of any drug and alcohol violations within the previous 36 months
Must have a motor vehicle driving record void of any convictions or state action canceling, revoking, suspending or denying a driver's license for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance within the last 36 months or a record of refusal to undergo such testing as required by state law within the last 36 months
Must sign a release of records authorizing all previous railroad employees to provide Amtrak with background information, if applicable
In accordance with FRA regulations, previous railroad service records must be void of any drug and alcohol violations within the previous 60 months
If selected, incumbent will be required to successfully complete Engineer Training as follows: 8-10 weeks classroom and field work while headquartered at Amtrak's Training Center in Wilmington, DE; followed by extensive qualifying and on-the-job training associated with the Crew Base for which hired; paid at the student training rate until incumbent achieves certification as a Class 1 Train Service Engineer
Individuals currently certified as Class 1 Train Service Engineers are paid at the rate determined by the agreement schedule
Incumbents are subject to periodic medical examinations including random drug and alcohol screenings
Applicants for this position will be expected to meet the criteria for vision, color vision, and hearing set forth by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) in 49 CFR 240
Preferred
Some college or vocational training
Benefits
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
Company
Amtrak
Amtrak is a provider of intercity passenger rail services across the country, connecting major cities and regions.
Founded in 1971
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$125.7MKey Investors
Federal Railroad AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2024-09-03Grant· $63.9M
2023-09-25Grant· $8.8M
2022-08-18Grant· $45M
Leadership Team
John McSorley
Director of Critical Infrastructure Protection
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