Motor Equipment Operator Boston

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Date:
Sep 24, 2026

Location:

Boston, MA, US, 02118

Company:
Amtrak

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  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.

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

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

• 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

• Knowledge of general/manual laborer duties
• Ability to operate cranes, tractors, and forklifts
• Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

The hourly range is $30.09 – $35.40 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment).

Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K Rail Pass Privileges

Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Employee Assistance Program

Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Life Insurance Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

No-cost Personal Health Advocate No-cost Financial Advisor Session Fertility and Family Building Benefits

Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here .

Requisition :167253
Posting Location(s):Massachusetts

Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
You power our progress through your performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizing individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check…