AMTRAK Job Opening in Meridian, MS
Note: Meridian, MS is 250 miles from Memphis, TN
Passenger Engineer Trainee/Meridian, MS/90074358
02/03/2011
E-90074358
$65K-$90K Annually
Passenger Engineer Trainee (2)
Amtrak
Transportation
SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Consistently and safely operates 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.
EDUCATION: High School diploma or GED required. Some college or vocational training preferred.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Some work experience demonstrating 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 ability to adapt to variable and often changing work hours preferred. Preference given to individuals who were trained
Job Posting Title Effective Date Reference Code Additional Information Job Title Company Department TasksRequirements
by a Class 1 carrier or equivalent passenger railroad and are currently certified as Class 1 Train Service Engineers.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 1. 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(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. 2. Must have a motor vehicle driving record void of any convictions or state 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. 3. Must sign a release of records authorizing all previous railroad employers 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.
OTHER: If selected, incumbent will be required to successfully complete Engineer Training as follows: Individuals not previously certified as Class 1 Train Service Engineers: 7-10 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( currently $ 20.85/hour straight time)
TRAVEL REQUIRED: Yes
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Meridian Station
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