Road Foreman I - 90417483 - Rensselaer

Amtrak•Town of East Greenbush, NY

1d•$127,000 - $137,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Road Foreman is accountable for the safe and efficient movement of trains and oversight of Train and Engine (T&E) crews. The role provides leadership and management oversight for agreement positions, including employee record keeping, efficiency testing, and compliance with Amtrak, federal, and state operating requirements. The Road Foreman enforces Amtrak policies and operating practices, addresses non-compliance consistently and fairly, and manages the area's safety plan in accordance with applicable regulations. The position is also responsible for safe and efficient railroad operations within its assigned territory. This is a tiered position. Position level is assigned based on skills and experience and in alignment with position development plans, at Amtrak’s sole and absolute discretion. The role is full-time and on-site.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency diploma.
Certified Class I train service engineer.
At least 2 years of operating experience as a train service engineer and/or road foreman, with no violations described in CFR 49 Part 240.117.
Qualified in Positive Train Control (PTC).
Become qualified on the physical characteristics of the territory.
Prior satisfactory work experience in train or passenger service.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays.
Must be legally able to enter Canada.
Working knowledge of Positive Train Control systems and applicable federal regulations, including 49 CFR Part 236 Subpart I and Part 240.
Ability to perform technical testing, validation, and analysis of train control systems in laboratory and field environments.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver technical training and document findings clearly.
Proficiency with standard business and training tools, such as Microsoft Office, and familiarity with simulator-based instruction.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with operations, training, and regulatory stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in transportation, business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience, training, and/or education.
6–9 years of experience with train operation, crew base, crew management, operations, train handling, and service delivery.
Ability to develop and manage an operating budget.
Qualified as a designated supervisor of locomotive engineers.
Qualified on the physical characteristics of the territory.
Demonstrated knowledge of CFR 49 requirements and labor contracts, including BLE, UTU, and TCU.
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
Working knowledge of Amtrak policies and procedures.
Demonstrated skills using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage locomotive engineers, including interviewing, selecting, onboarding, performance management, coaching, and addressing non-compliance fairly and consistently.
Oversee train operations and crew performance with the Road Trainmaster to support safe, efficient service, improve on-time performance, respond to service disruptions, and recommend operational improvements.
Monitor compliance with operating rules, labor agreements, federal regulations, Amtrak requirements, bulletins, postings, and equipment standards.
Manage engineer certification, recertification, and training programs, including operating rules classes, certification requirements, training coordination, and documentation and reporting.
Implement safety plans, conduct efficiency tests, maintain employee records, and ensure compliance with safety policies and operating practices.
Prepare written and oral operational reports and coordinate with carrier railroad managers regarding territory operations.
Manage the locomotive engineer crew base budget.