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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.
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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.
This position is a tiered position. Incumbents will have a position level assigned based on their skills and experience, and in alignment with position development plans. Position placement is at Amtrak’s sole and absolute discretion.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
This position manages Metrolink Commuter Operations T&E crews to ensure safe and efficient operation of locomotives and trains within the assigned territory. Responsibilities include providing leadership, monitoring and guidance operational oversight, in coordination with other managers and supervisors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Initiate action for non-compliance in a consistent and fair manner.
- Responsible for operating budget, oversee train operations to optimize OTP and make recommendations for improvement.
- Promptly respond to service disruptions providing service recovery and written and verbal reports.
- Manage and oversee locomotive engineer certification requirements and re-certification program.
- Conduct efficiency tests and ensure compliance with all Metrolink, Amtrak and federal operating requirements, initiating action for non-compliance in a consistent and fair manner.
- Responsible for training and qualifying personnel on various types of equipment, riding locomotives, and ensuring employees operate equipment efficiently and in compliance with the General Code.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be certified as Class 1 FRA Engineer.
- Minimum of two (2) years operating experience as a locomotive engineer with no violations as described in CFR 49 part 240.
- Must have a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License and no DUI convictions within the last 3-years.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Qualified on physical characteristics of territory. Demonstrate business and financial management experience.
- Other Requirements: Attain DSLE and become qualified on physical characteristics within six (6) months. Demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills, knowledge of CFR 49 requirements, labor agreements and Amtrak and/or Metrolink policies and equipment.
- 7 years’ experience as a railroad engineer for a FRA regulated railroad.
- 2 years of experience as a supervisor for an FRA regulated railroad
- Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation or related field or equivalent combination of work experience, training and/or education.
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills that are concise and clear.
The salary/hourly range is $115,000 for the Road Foreman l position and $125,000 for the Road Foreman ll position. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, 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 and/or long-term incentive plan compensation. 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:160759
Posting Location(s):California
Job Family/Function:Transportation
Relocation Offered:Yes
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 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.
