Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Sheetmetal Worker Journeyman(plumbing/pipefitter) - 90369095 - St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
$29.90 - $39.86/hr
Performs inspection, testing and maintenance in accordance with 49CFR regulations and Amtrak Tier II standards on High Speed Trainset equipment * Troubleshoots equipment to determine corrective ...
Sheetmetal Worker Journeyman(plumbing/pipefitter) - 90369095 - St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · On-site
$29.90 - $39.86/hr
Performs inspection, testing and maintenance in accordance with 49CFR regulations and Amtrak Tier II standards on High Speed Trainset equipment * Troubleshoots equipment to determine corrective ...
Machinist Journeyman(diesel/auto mechanic) - 90398996 - Rensselaer
Rensselaer, NY · On-site
$29.90 - $39.86/hr
Job Summary Responsible for inspection, testing and maintenance of locomotives and rolling stock equipment in accordance with FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines. Essential Functions • Performs ...
Machinist Journeyman(diesel/auto mechanic) - 90398996 - Rensselaer
Rensselaer, NY · On-site
$29.90 - $39.86/hr
Job Summary Responsible for inspection, testing and maintenance of locomotives and rolling stock equipment in accordance with FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines. Essential Functions • Performs ...
Job Summary Responsible for inspection, testing and maintenance of locomotives and rolling stock equipment in accordance with FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines. Essential Functions Performs ...
Job Summary Responsible for inspection, testing and maintenance of locomotives and rolling stock equipment in accordance with FRA and Amtrak standards and guidelines. Essential Functions Performs ...
Electrician Journeyman Work Team Seattle - 90402255 - Seattle
Seattle, WA · On-site
$41.62/hr
Performs inspection, testing and maintenance in accordance with 49CFR regulations and Amtrak standards and guidelines * Utilizes a variety of test equipment, PC, and graphic information to diagnose ...
Electrician Journeyman Work Team Seattle - 90402255 - Seattle
Seattle, WA · On-site
$41.62/hr
Performs inspection, testing and maintenance in accordance with 49CFR regulations and Amtrak standards and guidelines * Utilizes a variety of test equipment, PC, and graphic information to diagnose ...
GEB/INV/MTRL CNTL CLK - 90410998 - Miami
Miami, FL · On-site
$27.62 - $36.83/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
GEB/INV/MTRL CNTL CLK - 90410998 - Miami
Miami, FL · On-site
$27.62 - $36.83/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Ensures compliance with Amtrak and regulatory requirements for rolling stock maintenance. * Manages scheduling and execution of work orders, overseeing proper documentation and recording of results.
Ensures compliance with Amtrak and regulatory requirements for rolling stock maintenance. * Manages scheduling and execution of work orders, overseeing proper documentation and recording of results.
Ticket/Acctng Clerks - 90075108 - Old Saybrook
Old Saybrook, CT · On-site
$29.29 - $39.05/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Ticket/Acctng Clerks - 90075108 - Old Saybrook
Old Saybrook, CT · On-site
$29.29 - $39.05/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Customer Service Representative - 90114246 - Syracuse
Syracuse, NY · On-site
$29.29 - $39.05/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Customer Service Representative - 90114246 - Syracuse
Syracuse, NY · On-site
$29.29 - $39.05/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Extra Board Customer Service Representative - 90408564 - Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$29.29 - $39.05/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Extra Board Customer Service Representative - 90408564 - Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA · On-site
$29.29 - $39.05/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Red Cap - 90345095 - Washington
Washington, DC · On-site
$19.55 - $26.06/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Red Cap - 90345095 - Washington
Washington, DC · On-site
$19.55 - $26.06/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Inv/Mtrl Cntl Clk - 90072537 - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.62 - $36.83/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Inv/Mtrl Cntl Clk - 90072537 - Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN · On-site
$27.62 - $36.83/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Electrician Substation Trainee - 90410447 - Lancaster
Lancaster, PA · On-site
$44.23 - $49.14/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Electrician Substation Trainee - 90410447 - Lancaster
Lancaster, PA · On-site
$44.23 - $49.14/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Substation Trainee - 90410442 - Odenton
Odenton, MD · On-site
$44.23/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Substation Trainee - 90410442 - Odenton
Odenton, MD · On-site
$44.23/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Customer Service Representative - 90049839 - Rensselaer
$29.29 - $39.05/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
New
Customer Service Representative - 90049839 - Rensselaer
$29.29 - $39.05/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
New
Substation Trainee - 90410437 - Baltimore
$44.23 - $49.14/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Substation Trainee - 90410437 - Baltimore
$44.23 - $49.14/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Substation Trainee - 90410452 - Lamokin/Chester, PA
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$44.23 - $49.14/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Substation Trainee - 90410452 - Lamokin/Chester, PA
Philadelphia, PA · On-site
$44.23 - $49.14/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Inv/Mtrl Cntl Clk - 90072537 - Indianapolis
$27.62 - $36.83/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Inv/Mtrl Cntl Clk - 90072537 - Indianapolis
$27.62 - $36.83/hr
Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions ...
Amtrak Maintenance information
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$12.50 - $16.48
4% of jobs
$16.48 - $20.45
12% of jobs
$22.77 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$20.45 - $24.43
16% of jobs
The median wage is $28.30 / hr.
$24.43 - $28.41
19% of jobs
$28.41 - $32.39
15% of jobs
$36.07 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$32.39 - $36.36
11% of jobs
$36.36 - $40.34
7% of jobs
$40.34 - $44.32
7% of jobs
$44.32 - $48.30
4% of jobs
$48.30 - $52.27
3% of jobs
$52.27 - $56.25
2% of jobs
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How much do amtrak maintenance jobs pay per hour?
What are Amtrak Maintenance jobs?
What does a typical day look like for someone in Amtrak Maintenance, and how does the team coordinate their work?
What is the difference between Amtrak Maintenance vs Amtrak Mechanical Technician?
| Aspect | Amtrak Maintenance | Amtrak Mechanical Technician |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; technical training | High school diploma; technical or vocational training; certifications may vary |
| Work Environment | Rail yards, maintenance facilities, on-site repairs | Rail cars, maintenance shops, sometimes on-site at stations |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Amtrak's maintenance division, rail industry | Amtrak's mechanical department, rail transportation |
Amtrak Maintenance involves general upkeep and repairs of trains and infrastructure, often requiring broad technical skills. In contrast, Amtrak Mechanical Technicians focus specifically on mechanical systems within trains, requiring specialized mechanical knowledge and certifications. Both roles are essential in maintaining Amtrak's fleet but differ in scope and technical focus.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Amtrak Maintenance worker, and why are they important?

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 6 days ago
Amtrak rating
8.0
Based on 142 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
22nd of 76 rated public transport
Job description
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.
Work Environment: Remote
The Director Enterprise Architecture Infrastructure & Compliance will direct the alignment of technology investments with architectural guidelines and business strategy. Utilize education, guidance, and governance processes to optimize ROI, minimize operational costs, and expedite time to capability. Act as a liaison between business and technology, overseeing all aspects of systems solutions across various domains within the portfolio. Offer guidance on technology deployment, including architecture optimization and capital strategies, integrating cross portfolio technologies.
- Collaborate with Service and Business owners to develop architecture and technology plans supporting IT Services, ensuring alignment with Service Offering objectives.
- Work with peers and service owners to maintain consistency in process and alignment with Service Offering goals.
- Lead technical and functional solution design throughout delivery phases, addressing challenges and decisions.
- Ensure design leverages product capabilities to meet business strategic requirements, utilizing a wide range of approved and patterned technologies, including SaaS offerings, cloud solutions, analytics and industry best practices.
- Enterprise level knowledsge of Government Risk and Compliance, PCI, and HIPPA
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Plus 11 years of relevant work experience.
- Work is performed Remotely.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Plus 13 years of relevant work experience.
- Proficient in diverse business and technical processes, potentially requiring ITIL or equivalent certifications
- Expertise in managing architecture teams and influencing executive management and stakeholders
- Capable of handling multiple architecture engagements efficiently and effectively
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and self-motivated nature
The salary/hourly range is $163,000.00 - $211,140.00. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. Depending on an employee's assigned worksite or location, Amtrak may consider a geo-pay differential to be applied to the employee's base salary. Amtrak may offer additional incentive and pay programs to recognize and reward our employees, including a short-term incentive bonus based upon factors such as individual and company performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:165368
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
You power our progress through your performance.
We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.
Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Amtrak is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, disability (intellectual, mental and physical), veteran status, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, citizenship or any other personal characteristics protected by law.
About Amtrak
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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.
Industry
Travel arrangement services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Washington, DC, US
Year founded
1971