Communications and Signals Helper

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
A C&S (Communications & Signals) Helper assists Qualified Employees in corrective and preventative maintenance and construction of signal equipment such as wayside signals, crossing equipment and electric switch machines. This work involves digging, trenching, painting, wiring, and cabling at both inside and outside locations and being a watchman when required. The C&S Helper also operates company vehicles in the performance of their duties as required. Applicants must be able and willing to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations. Performance testing will be required for promotion to Signal Maintainer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
. The C&S Helper also operates company vehicles in the performance of their duties as required.
. Applicants must be able and willing to understand and apply safety rules, practice safe work habits, identify safety risks and avoid potentially risky behaviors and situations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
. Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and a high school graduate or GED Equivalent.

. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license on the date of hire.
. CDL License preferred.
. Must be able to perform heavy physical labor.
. Must be able to read and understand job information written in English.
. Applicants must be able to perform basic mathematical computations including fractions and decimals.
. Ability to pass required training with written exams including two weeks of safety training, and required department training modules over a 10-month period to progress to qualified maintainer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: . Previous construction experience and/or experience operating construction equipment preferred.
. Electronic/electrical background or education, military or civilian, preferred but not required.
. Communications signal, electrical and/or electronic experience preferred.
. Previous railroad experience in signaling preferred but not required.

COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The hourly rate is $29.81 - $33.18 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment). Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:160956
Posting Location(s):Massachusetts
Job Family/Function:Engineering
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.81 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have electrician education/training?
• This position involves the installation of telecommunication systems and/or solar panels. Do you have experience to support this type of work?
• This position requires the use of measurement devices, reading gauges and using power and hand-held tools. Can you meet this requirement?

Experience:

• journeyman electrician: 1 year (Preferred)
• labor, construction, landscaping or related: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Boston, MA 02110: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person