Carman Journeyman - 90032927 - Newport News

Carman Journeyman - Newport News

Date: Sep 30, 2026 Location: Newport News, VA, US, 23601 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 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 inspection, testing and maintenance of wheels sets, brakes, brake pads, repairing suspension and pneumatic systems on rolling stock equipment and components in accordance with FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Performs inspection, testing and maintenance in accordance with 49CFR regulations and Amtrak standards and guidelines
• Troubleshoots equipment to determine corrective actions and causes of equipment failures
• Repairs doors, windows, interior equipment, access panels, hand brakes, brake shoes, outside car body components, fire extinguishers, emergency tools and first aid kits
• Uses a variety of test equipment to diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot and repair components and circuits
• Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job
• May perform welding and burning

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in troubleshooting, repair, replacement and rebuilding of mechanic equipment and systems
• Must successfully complete training and attain/retain certifications applicable to assigned job
• Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read mechanical drawings
• Knowledge and skill in the use of electronic tools, equipment and the measurements necessary to meet established standards
• Some computer skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 50lbs.
• Communications and Interpersonal Skills Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The hourly range is $30.95 $41.26 (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.