Mechanical Jobs

The Amtrak mechanical team is responsible for inspection, testing, maintenance, repair and overhaul of more than 2,000 passenger cars, locomotives, and switch engines. Our goal is to enhance the customer experience by creating and implementing an efficient maintenance program that consistently provides safe, clean and reliable passenger rolling stock equipment and components that comply with various regulatory and Amtrak maintenance and quality standards.

Job opportunities in the mechanical workforce encompass a full range of mechanical crafts including electricians, machinists, car repair and sheet metal workers, laborers as well as leadership positions in three major back shops and 12 terminals and maintenance yards throughout the country. Mechanical employees work varying schedules to accommodate our 24 hours 7 days a week operation, which may include nights, weekends, holidays or on call for emergencies. Mechanical employees work shifts around the clock to ensure our trains meet Amtrak and government safety requirements.

Additionally, career opportunities exist for to provide various technical, engineering, and design services ranging from acquisition to continuous improvement of our high-speed rail, conventional and long distance fleets. Quality management, fleet management, and enterprise asset management roles are also found in the mechanical organization.

Through leadership, teamwork, accountability, process improvement and safe work practices, the mechanical team is committed to striving for program excellence and to deliver a superior product that exceeds customer expectations.

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