Post job

Journeyman operator assistant job description

Updated March 14, 2024
13 min read
Find better candidates in less time
Post a job on Zippia and take the best from over 7 million monthly job seekers.

Example journeyman operator assistant requirements on a job description

Journeyman operator assistant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in journeyman operator assistant job postings.
Sample journeyman operator assistant requirements
  • Valid driver's license
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Able to work in confined spaces
  • Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Able to work in outdoor environments
Sample required journeyman operator assistant soft skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability

Journeyman operator assistant job description example 1

National Railroad Passenger Corporation journeyman operator assistant job description

Your success is a train ride away.

Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country and we move America's workforce toward the future. 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 the result of 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.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Responsible for inspection, testing and maintenance of locomotives and rolling stock equipment 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.
* Responsible for mechanical repairs to drive systems, wheels/wheel sets (trucks), suspension and other components of the propulsion system
* Troubleshoots equipment to determine corrective actions and causes of equipment failures.
* Calibrates pressure switches and valves in compliance with 49CFR and Amtrak established standards.
* Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* High school diploma or GED
* Experience in troubleshooting, repair, replacement or rebuilding mechanical equipment and systems
* Knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
* Ability to read mechanical drawings
* Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical tools, equipment and the measurements necessary to meet established standards
* Some computer skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Completion of technical school or apprenticeship program
* Experience in the maintenance of railroad equipment
* Welding and cutting experience

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Sign-On - $3,000 to $12,500 (based on experience and subject to specific conditions and crafts)

A possible sign-on bonus of up to $12,500 (for example $5,000 for two or more years of railroad experience or $3,000 for trade school graduates). Most sign-on bonuses will be paid out in the next pay cycle following the first 30 days of employment and should be paid out in one installment. Larger bonuses may be paid out in multiple installments and subject to specific conditions and crafts.

Lump Sum Bonus to Cover Relocation Expenses

A one-time lump sum payment, which will be increased to account for taxes, is provided to cover expenses associated with relocation for new employees with two or more years of relevant experience working for a Class I railroad. In addition, our vendor partner, Relo Direct, will assign a personal client service manager to help navigate the relocation process, including the client portal. Additionally, they will provide referrals to approved suppliers who can assist the employee with additional needs, like temporary housing, household goods move, and similar services.

Note: The distance between the old residence and the new principal place of work must be at least 50 miles. Relocation must be generally completed within one year following the effective date of transfer/start of work in the new location. If the employee voluntarily terminates employment with Amtrak or is terminated for cause for reasons other than job elimination, reduction in force, or restructuring within the period from the effective date of transfer until 24 months, all relocation benefits will cease and the employee will be required to repay relocation benefits according to the following schedule: 12 months of service or less - 100% repayment, 13-24 months of service - 50% repayment. Both repayments would be inclusive of tax assistance.


Posting Location(s):New York

Job Family/Function:Mechanical

Relocation Offered:No

Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

Amtrak employees power our progress through their performance.

We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job - we want it to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging and rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, competitive pay, benefits that protect you and your family and a high performance culture that recognizes and values your contributions and helps you reach your career goals.

All positions require pre-employment background check verification, a pre-employment drug screen and proof of full vaccination against COVID -19. Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. Marijuana, notwithstanding any statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Candidates who engage in the usage of marijuana will not be qualified for hire. Successful applicants for employment with Amtrak must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the date of hire as a condition of employment, subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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.

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 EOE/Affirmative Action Minority/Female employer, and we welcome all to apply. We consider candidates regardless of race/color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions), national origin/ethnicity, age, 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.

POSTING NOTES: Mechanical || Engineering & Mechanical
jobs
Post a job for free, promote it for a fee

Journeyman operator assistant job description example 2

Shine journeyman operator assistant job description

AIRFREIGHT & OCEAN FREIGHT OPERATIONS ASSISTANT ( Import & Export)
Shine Express, Inc - New York - JFK, NY

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented logistics professional to join our team in the role of Airfreight & ocean freight Operations assistant in New York-JFK. We re growing rapidly and looking for passionate, innovative professionals to join our team and connect the world to more. As a Global logistics & Operations assistant you will be developing, maintaining, executing the movement as well as growing relationships with customers, shippers, and consignees. This is an exciting and fast-paced environment designed to challenge and reward ambitious candidates.

You will utilize your experience and knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within transportation/logistics, import/export regulations. You will be responsible for managing the logistics analysts and coordinators who support the day to day activities surrounding freight cost analysis, tracking and tracing, and third party management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • This individual will interface across all levels of operation, internal customers and outside suppliers.
  • Responsible to communicate with our customers (both internal and external) with any general shipment related questions, regulations, required information, invoices, quotes, tracking & tracing (shipment status) and all other related to logistic operations.
  • Negotiate rates and select carriers based on transit times and optimum profit opportunity.
  • Supervise the related shipment-based accounting functions, vendor payables, revenue generation, case reports, and shipment activity reports.
  • Contacts and meets with customers to build and grow the business. Must be able to travel to customer locations, including overnight and air travel.
  • Maintaining office organization and efficiency Actively support operational process controls through regular activity and training with Global Trade, Logistics, Sales, Finance.
  • Solicits and prepares transportation quotes and works closely with AP to reconcile freight invoices.
  • Maintains ongoing metrics on cost, operational performance, and internal/external customer satisfaction.
    Qualifications
    • Overall industry knowledge with plus 2 years of experience in Operations & Management preferred.
    • Extensive experience working with customer service, finance, operations, sales and account management, field service and returns, and reliability engineering.
    • Own and drive its own car to visit customers.
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office.
    • Highly self-motivated and pro-active "self-starter"
    • Problem identification and solving skills.
    • Adaptable respond effectively to changes in situation or information.
    • Ability to work in a blended role of operations and sales in an office environment
    • High-level of integrity
      We offer
      • Competitive salary and benefits package.
      • Any and all benefits offered are subject to the eligibility requirements, terms, and provisions set forth in the respective policies and plan documents.
        Job Type:
        • Full-time
jobs
Dealing with hard-to-fill positions? Let us help.

Journeyman operator assistant job description example 3

Pfizer journeyman operator assistant job description

*** Pfizer now offering **$4,000.00** SIGN ON BONUS for successful hires through December 31, 2022***
**"Schedule is subject to change"**

**ROLE SUMMARY**

Performs required duties in operating a variety of equipment used in the micronizing, drying, mixing and/or combining of chemicals to manufacture finished pharmaceuticals in assigned area of the division. Dependent on area of assignment, this includes the combining or processing of a wide variety of raw and intermediary materials used in the manufacturing of finished pharmaceutical products and packaging of finished APIs and intermediates. Performs a variety of miscellaneous tasks in support of the Department mission.

**Additional Duties and Responsibilities Include:**

+ **Functional/Technical Knowledge:** Knowledge of basic disciplines. Limited knowledge of industry practices and standards.

+ **Problem Solving and Innovation:** Develops solutions to routine problems following established Pfizer policies and procedures.

+ **Discretion, Latitude, Level of Independence:** Closely supervised. Follows specific, detailed instructions.

+ **Impact and Organizational Contribution:** Contributes to the completion of routine tasks.

+ **Teamwork/Influence:** Contacts are primarily within immediate work group or within normal process-related work flow, but can include various enabling groups.

+ **Time Span of Work:** Daily tasks and deliverables. Results can usually be measured on a daily or weekly basis.

**LEADER BEHAVIORS**

+ **General Characteristics:** Everyone's a leader..."Find a way to lead." Learning the organizational "ropes". Learn activities and tasks associated with own role. Intro to leadership/values. Alert to how some leader behaviors apply to self and role.

+ **Focus on Performance:** Consistent delivery of assigned, on-time, as promised, high quality work. Basic company/industry knowledge (purpose/products/structure). Strong evidence of curiosity and some signs of initiative. Begins developing relationship networks.

+ **Inclusive Environment:** Welcomes new members. Advocates for inclusion of others. Shares information with teammates/work partners. Works well with people who have different ideas,perspectives and cultural backgrounds. Shows empathy and understands the importance ofbeing sensitive to others' feelings.

+ **Open Discussion and Debate:** Shows curiosity about, and openness to, other points of view. Has basic awareness of his/her impact. Accepts and uses feedback. Listens actively and clarifies expectations. Demonstrates courtesy and professionalism in interactions with others. Expresses frustrations and concerns in an appropriate manner/avoids sarcasm. Supports decisions even if own opinion doesn't prevail.

+ **Manage Change:** Reacts helpfully to imposed/unanticipated changes when announced. Asks for assistance if necessary. Contributes to creative conversation (e.g., brainstorming and innovation). Adapts successfully to shifting priorities, modifications to procedures and processes.

+ **Develop People:** Contributes when team is in feedback "mode". Offers own feedback. Helps to clarify comments of others. Shows evidence of concern for own and others' development. Shows an interest in continuous learning and personal development. Accepts and acts on feedback and coaching.

+ **Align Across Pfizer:** Works well with colleagues from other business units. Asserts own point of view but puts equivalent energy into seeking and trying to understand other functional/unit perspectives. Learns the firm's values and vision. Complies with all firm policies and procedures. Shows concern for company-wide well-being.

**Qualifications**

**Must-Have**

+ **Education:** High school diploma / general education degree (GED)

+ **Certificates, Licenses or Registrations:** Fork-lift certification, as required

+ **Language Skills:** Effective written and oral communication

+ **Computer Skills:** Microsoft Applications

**Nice-to-have**

+ 1-2 years of manufacturing experience

**PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS**

+ **Physical Demands:** Considerable standing, walking, climbing of stairs and ladders, lifting and moving of containers up to 25 kg

**NON-STANDARD WORK SCHEDULE, TRAVEL OR ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS**

**Schedule is 1st shift (6am - 2:30pm). Weekends as needed.**

**Work Environment:** Frequent exposure to airborne particles; must work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment may be loud. Use of hearing and eye protection is required.

Work Location Assignment:On Premise

**Other Job Details**

+ **Last Date to Apply for Job: October 17, 2022**

+ Eligible for Relocation Package: NO

Relocation assistance may be available based on business needs and/or eligibility.

**Pfizer requires all U.S. new hires to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to the first date of employment. As required by applicable law, Pfizer will consider requests for Reasonable Accommodations.**

**Sunshine Act**

Pfizer reports payments and other transfers of value to health care providers as required by federal and state transparency laws and implementing regulations. These laws and regulations require Pfizer to provide government agencies with information such as a health care provider's name, address and the type of payments or other value received, generally for public disclosure. Subject to further legal review and statutory or regulatory clarification, which Pfizer intends to pursue, reimbursement of recruiting expenses for licensed physicians may constitute a reportable transfer of value under the federal transparency law commonly known as the Sunshine Act. Therefore, if you are a licensed physician who incurs recruiting expenses as a result of interviewing with Pfizer that we pay or reimburse, your name, address and the amount of payments made currently will be reported to the government. If you have questions regarding this matter, please do not hesitate to contact your Talent Acquisition representative.

**EEO & Employment Eligibility**

Pfizer is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status. Pfizer also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Pfizer is an E-Verify employer.

Manufacturing

\#LI-PFE
jobs
Start connecting with qualified job seekers

Resources for employers posting journeyman operator assistant jobs

Average cost of hiring
Recruitment statistics
How to write a job description
Examples of work conditions

Journeyman operator assistant job description FAQs

Ready to start hiring?

Updated March 14, 2024

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.