Road Mechanic - 90369769 - Providence, RI

Road Mechanic - Providence, RI

Date: May 10, 2026 Location: Providence, Rhode Island, US 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.

Summary Of Duties

A Road Mechanic ensures compliance of all railroad, safety, operations, and federal railroad administration rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

The Road Mechanic will troubleshoot and perform heavy repairs to all types of equipment components including engines, transmissions, gear boxes, hydraulic pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, working components, conveyors, booms, buckets, and electrical systems. Solve work related problems, make decisions, provide instructions, drive heavy duty service trucks and understand mechanical, electrical and automated operations of machinery.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age and a high school graduate. Must have good communication skills and a strong mechanical aptitude. Must have a valid driver's license on the date of hire. Driver's License, the ability to obtain a CMV or CDL is required. Must be able to read and speak the English language because this position requires following government regulations and instructions. Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems including the ability to read schematics is preferred. Experience in other mechanical oriented occupations will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Some welding experience. Ability to read hydraulic and electric schematics. Ability to lift 50 to 80 pounds on a frequent basis. Ability to comprehend and comply with instructions.

Communications And Interpersonal Skills

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. The hourly rate is $39.86 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.