Building & Bridges; B&B) Machinist Job Somerville area,Massachusetts USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

At Keolis
, a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in Boston, our mission —
We Imagine, We Care, We Commit
— is more than words. It’s how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our team, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and peace of mind. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance.

You’ll also have access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance. To help secure your financial future, we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. At Keolis, you're not just building a career — your part of something bigger.

Machinist (Bridges & Buildings)
The B&B Machinist maintains MBTA properties and commuter rail system within the Engineering Department.
Rate of pay:
This is a unionized position. The pay rates are non-negotiable. The starting pay rate for this position is $40.58
Knowledge and

Skills:

Must be able to use basic hand tools, lift, bend, and stoop and carry heavy loads.
Must be able to communicate successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels, both internal and external staff.
Ability to communicate in English with relative ease.

Experience:

Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
Trade and/or vocational training preferred.
Must have experience in one of the following: piping, machine work, steel work, welding or associated craft.
Must pass a physical examination.
Must possess valid driver’s license.
Satisfactory prior work history.

Key Accountabilities:

Perform activities such as fitting together metal pieces of movable bridges, shaping, turning, boring, planning, grinding, finishing or adjusting metal parts of a machine and pipes. Work on compressors, moveable doors, pump houses, millwright type of work, etc.
Involves working outside of all types of weather conditions year-round as assigned.
Includes work at varying heights on bridges, roofs, etc.
Requires daily travel to various Keolis sites and properties.
Comply with all related safety rules and procedures and report all hazards as required.
Attend and participate in all assigned training, specifically safety and security related.
Other duties as assigned during emergencies.

Effort Factors:
Physical/Mental Demands

Work involves walking, talking, hearing, climbing, balancing, lifting using
both hands and both arms (up to 50 pounds), bending and driving.
Ability to perform all duties mentioned above.

Shift Work:
May be required to work off shifts for special projects.

Travel:
Daily travel to various Keolis sites.

Work location:

Must be willing and able to travel to any of our MA Commuter Rail locations as required

On-Call:
As per collective agreement.
Teamwork:
Work as part of the Engineering Department team.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
About Us:

At Keolis Commuter Services (KCS), we give every team member—and their ideas—a seat for the journey. We are a diverse team made up of different backgrounds, stories, and perspectives, which is our strength. If you’re looking for a career with a company that invests in your future, KCS is the place for you.

Since 2014, Keolis Commuter Services has been entrusted with operating and maintaining the Commuter Rail network on behalf of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). During this time, we have worked to deliver a safe and reliable service, thanks to the knowledge and dedication of our team, and our experience operating transit networks around the world. Today,…