Road Foreman I/II - 90381284 - New York

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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:
The Road Foreman manages engine and train service crews to ensure the safe and efficient operation of locomotives and trains in specific areas. 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsibilities include providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to engineers. 
• Oversee operation in coordination with the road trainmaster in compliance with rules and regulations.
• Ensures bulletins, equipment, postings, etc. adhere to labor, federal and Amtrak regulations
• Monitor employees for compliance with policies and operating practices. 
• Initiate action for non-compliance in consistent and fair manner.
• Manage employees and train operations to optimize OTP and make recommendations to improve performance,
• Respond to service disruptions within area of responsibility.
• Implement safety plans.
• Provide written & oral reports
• Interview, select & manage new-hire locomotive engineers
• Manage and oversee locomotive engineer certification requirements
• Administer engineer recertification courses and operating rules classes,
• Conduct efficiency tests, ensure compliance and maintain employee records.
• Ensure engine crews attend training classes, documenting and reporting training; communicate with carrier railroad managers regarding territory operations.
• Manage crew base budget for locomotive engineers.  

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED High school equivalency diploma.
• Certified class I train service engineer.
• Operating experience, with no violations described in CFR 49 part 240.117, as train service engineer and/or as road foreman.
• Qualified as a designated supervisor of locomotive engineers.
• Qualified on physical characteristics of territory.
• Experience as Locomotive Engineer.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CFR 49 requirements and labor contracts (BLE, UTU and TCU).  
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills. 
• Working knowledge of Amtrak policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software; Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation, business or related field or equivalent work experience, training, and/or education. 
• 6-9 years experience with train operation, crew base, crew management, operations, train handling and service delivery.
• Ability to develop and manage an operating budget.

 

COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: 

• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

 

 

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

The target salary is $127,000 for the Road Foreman I and $137,000 for Road Foreman II 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