Road Foreman I - 90238448 - Denver

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

• Provides 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.
• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with policies and operating practices.
• Initiate action for non-compliance in a 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation, Business or related field or equivalent work experience, training, and/or education may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3 years of prior relevant experience required.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience as a train service crew member or Train Director/Dispatcher.
• Demonstrated experience as Locomotive Engineer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated supervisory experience, leading and managing others with different levels of expertise.
• Demonstrated experience with train operation, crew base, crew management, operations, train handling and service delivery.
• Ability to develop and manage an operating budget.
• Qualified on physical characteristics of the assigned territory.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Superior communication skills encompassing writing, speaking, and presentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in CFR 236 Subpart I (PTC) regulations, CFR Part 240 regulations, Amtrak’s Airbrake and Train Handling Instruction, Operating Rules, and Safety Rules.
• Skilled in developing and delivering comprehensive training and testing programs with proven results.
• Demonstrate appropriate leadership traits through practical work experience, such as independence, initiative, collaboration, and mentoring.

Work Environment

• Spend approximately 25% of work time in an office setting, utilizing a computer, keyboard, monitor, and mouse to complete various administrative and operational tasks.
• Spend approximately 75% of work time in an outdoor railroad operating environment, which includes walking on uneven surfaces and performing physical activities such as reaching, bending, and stretching to board and detrain equipment.
• Regularly works extended hours as operational needs require, including being on-call and available to respond to emergencies. Is considered on duty at all times and must remain available 24 hours a week, including weekends and holidays.
• Frequently works outdoors and is exposed to varying and adverse weather conditions.
• Regularly resolves complex problems involving competing priorities in cognitively demanding situations.
• Consistently works in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment with shifting priorities.
• Often manages multiple projects simultaneously.
• Subject to travel, sometimes with minimal notice due to service disruptions.

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing
• Financial and Retirement
• Work and Family Life Support

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Generous Paid Time Off

• Wellness Programs
• Railroad Retirement Benefits
• Paid Caregiving Days and Backup Care

• Health Savings Account
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Fertility and Family Building Benefits

• No-cost Personal Health Advocate
• Student Loan Assistance
• Adoption and Surrogacy Assistance

• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit
• Tuition and Education Reimbursement
• Paid Family Leave

• Life Insurance
• Rail Pass Privileges

Salary

• Road Foreman I: $127,000
• Road Foreman II: $137,000

Requisition ID

166751

Work Arrangement

06-Onsite 4/5 Days

Travel Requirements

Up to 25%

Recruiter Name

Corinne Driscoll

Recruiter Email

Corinne.Driscoll.1@amtrak.com