HSR Electrician Technician Long

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Date:
Sep 30, 2026

Location:

Long Island City, NY, US, 11101

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.

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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  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.

The High Speed Trainset Electrical Technician, with knowledge of electrical power, control, onboard passenger comfort systems and onboard safety systems is the troubleshooter and repair person working on Amtrak’s High Speed Trainsets. This individual is responsible for performing repair, maintenance, serving and inspection activities in accordance with HST Maintenance practices.

• Perform required inspections, troubleshoot systems, monitor systems, and determine required corrective action
• Train members of your craft and other Trainset mechanics in the operation and repair of systems and components to improve the skill level of all Trainset mechanics
• Must have working knowledge of all electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and be able to make repairs to them based upon the training received
• Work in a team environment, performing other work as required regardless of classification to the level of their ability
• Basic skills necessary to independently inspect, repair or replace components and troubleshot equipment to determine required corrective action and determine causes of failures on equipment which generally fall within the scope of their craft agreements

• Successfully completed the required High Speed Rail Training Program
• High School Diploma or GED

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 50lbs.

The hourly range is $37.91 – $44.60 (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 :167331
Posting Location(s):New York

Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
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