Road Foreman I - 90158581 - Washington
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 monitoring employee records, efficiency testing, and compliance with Amtrak, federal, and state operating requirements. It enforces Amtrak policies and operating practices, addresses non-compliance consistently and fairly, and manages the area's safety plan to meet applicable requirements and goals. 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 Road Foreman leads locomotive engineers and oversees train operations in partnership with the Road Trainmaster. The role also manages engineer certification and training, safety initiatives, operational reporting, stakeholder coordination, and the locomotive engineer crew base budget.
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 49 CFR Part 240.117.
- PTC qualified.
- Become qualified on the physical characteristics of the territory.
- Prior satisfactory work experience in train or passenger service.
- Availability 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, including holidays and weekends.
- 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 while collaborating 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 49 CFR requirements and labor contracts (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, optimize on-time performance, respond to disruptions, and recommend improvements.
- Monitor compliance with operating rules, labor agreements, federal regulations, Amtrak requirements, bulletins, postings, and equipment standards.
- Manage engineer certification, recertification, and training, including administering operating rules classes, coordinating required training, maintaining certification requirements, and documenting and reporting training activities.
- Implement safety plans, conduct efficiency tests, maintain employee records, and enforce 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.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) 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
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- No-cost financial advisor sessions
- Commuter and flexible spending accounts
- A short-term incentive bonus may be offered based on individual and company performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
