Utility Worker Long

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.

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 systems, 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 (see MEO positions)
• Uses and operates light cranes, tractors, forklifts, and similar equipment
• Maintain shop/yard cleanliness, maintains proper care and use of materials, equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Applicant must be able to perform the job duties and maintain current certifications for the job he/she is bidding
• Work within the guidelines of the System Safety Program
• Keep a clean and safe work area. Return company tools and materials
• Work in and promote a teamwork environment in order to achieve a quality product
• Adhere to Amtrak's Standard of Excellence Policy
• Positions designated as "Hours of Service" require the applicant to produce a negative Federal pre-employment drug test prior to performing the job.
• These jobs are subject to Federal random and reasonable suspicion testing.
• Must have a valid and current driver’s license.

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The hourly range is $29.32 – $34.49 (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

Learn more about our benefits offerings here .

Requisition :167308
Posting Location(s):New York

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 recognizes individual employee contributions.

Amtrak is committed to a safe…