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Amtrak

Carmen Helper - 90036355 - Long Island City

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

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A laborer is a worker who performs physical tasks and manual labor as part of their job. They are employed in a variety of industries from Warehousing to Manufacturing. Responsibilities can include assisting with shipping and receiving operations, moving equipment, and organizing inventory.

$39,675 / year median in New York

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Job Description

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 at Amtrak. By 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. Job Summary

Responsible for performing cleaning to the exterior/interior of rolling stock equipment, e.g. toilet shrouds, trash cans, etc. Properly dispose of garbage, drive snowplow (geographic specific), drive toilet service truck, service toilets, yard cleanup, and performing all other duties as assigned.



Essential Functions Perform exterior/interior cleaning of rolling stock equipment, toilet shrouds, trash cans, etc.

Use a forklift

Use a waste disposal system (truck, portable cart, manual, etc.)

Perform car watering

Perform Carpet shampooing

Performing all other duties as assigned

May assist other craft personnel in the performance of their duties

Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED

Must successfully complete training and or attain/retain certifications applicable to assigned job Fork Truck qualified

Valid government issued driver's license

Must be able to lift items weighing up to 50lbs

Preferred Qualifications Knowledge and skill in the use of power washer, garden sprayer, other cleaning equipment that may be required per the appropriate JSA/job procedure.

Some computer skills

Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently

Communications and Interpersonal Skills Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions Required to wear safety apparel and equipment as required per the Employee Safety Rule book.

Shop, field, train or yard locations with moderate to high noise level, lighting of various degrees, floors of carpet/metal and various heat/cold conditions and inclement weather

Will frequently be required to bend, stoop, stand and climb in performing daily tasks and activities Must have visual acuity and hearing capability to perform the essential functions of the job unless other vision or hearing standards are required by law.

Must be able to work safely around loose materials, uneven surfaces and metal plates and equipment.

Must be able to lift, carry, push or pull loads in accordance with all applicable safety rules

The hourly range is $27.17 - $36.23 (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 ID:
166876Posting 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 workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen. Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions. In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.

Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.