Job Description

Sheet Metal Worker Journeyman - New Orleans

Your success is a train ride away! 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.

Job Summary

Responsible for inspection, testing and maintenance of plumbing, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, in accordance with FRA and Amtrak Tier II standards and guidelines for High Speed Trainsets.

Essential Functions

Performs inspection, testing and maintenance in accordance with 49CFR regulations and Amtrak Tier II standards on High Speed Trainset equipment

Troubleshoots equipment to determine corrective actions and causes of equipment failures

Installs, maintains and repairs hydraulic and pneumatic circuits and systems

Repairs tilting system, brake, water heating and sanitation systems

Installs, maintains and repairs heating and cooling equipment and related piping

Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in troubleshooting, repair, replacement and rebuilding of mechanic equipment and systems

Experience testing equipment and repairs to water and sanitation systems

Must successfully complete training and attain/retain certification applicable to assigned job

Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

Ability to read mechanical drawings

Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical tools, equipment and the measurements necessary to meet established standards

Ability to train others in attaining higher skill levels in inspections and repairs

Demonstrated computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in maintenance of railroad equipment.

Completion of technical school or apprenticeship program.

Communications and Interpersonal Skills

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

Required to wear safety apparel and equipment when necessary

Must have visual acuity and hearing capability to perform the essential functions of the job unless other vision or hearing standards are required by law

Must have ability to distinguish and separate sounds around machinery and tools

Must be able to work safely around loose materials, uneven surfaces and metal plates and equipment

Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull loads in accordance with all applicable safety rules

The hourly range is $29.90 $39.86 (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.

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