Motor Equipment Operator - Los Angeles

Motor Equipment Operator - Los Angeles

Date: May 26, 2026 Location: Los Angeles, CA, US, 90021 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 maintenance and servicing of Amtrak's locomotives and facilities in accordance with FRA, FDA, and Amtrak standards and guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Performs services on locomotives and equipment such as sanding, cleaning, washing, and scraping
• Empties waste retention system, trash receptacles and properly disposes of hazardous waste material in accordance with FDA/Amtrak standards and guidelines
• Performs shop maintenance and functions as motor equipment operator
• Uses and operates light cranes, tractors, forklifts, and similar equipment
• Maintain shop/yard cleanliness
• Maintain proper care and use of materials, equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Experience in manual labor

Successfully complete training and attain/retain certifications applicable to job

Valid driver's license required for locations where necessary to operate company vehicle and motorized equipment

Experience operating cranes, power tools and hydraulic chain/sling rigging equipment preferred

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of general/manual laborer duties

Ability to operate cranes, tractors, and forklifts

Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently

Some computer skills

Communications and Interpersonal Skills

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

The hourly range is $29.07 – $34.20 (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.