HSR Supervisor Technician - 90414986 - Washington

Amtrak; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan

Rail pass privileges

Wellness programs

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a High Speed Supervisory Technician in the Washington, DC area. You will plan, lead, and direct teams to safely inspect, test, and maintain High Speed Trainsets in accordance with FRA, FDA, and Amtrak Tier II guidelines.

The role requires leadership, troubleshooting skills, and experience with asset management systems. A strong safety focus, read- ness to comply with regulations, and ability to mentor staff are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical or mechanical systems.
• Experience with computerized asset/work management systems (WMS, SAP, ARROW).
• Knowledge of safety program methodologies and their application.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Strong leadership, organizational and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance facility/yard operations for inspection, testing and maintenance of High Speed Trainsets.
• Perform inspection, testing and maintenance per 49 CFR and Amtrak Tier II standards.
• Plan, organize and maintain production schedules within budget.
• Review work orders and assign/planned maintenance tasks.
• Record inspection results in WMS with detailed condition notes and measurements.
• Coordinate daily activities and safety, material, and mechanical issues across departments.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to employees as needed.
• Maintain required qualifications and certifications for the role.
• Conduct safety meetings and implement safety and service programs.
• Maintain proper use of tools and equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Reading schematics

Mechanical drawings

Communication

Safety program knowledge

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Journeyman qualification or some college/technical

Tools

WMS

SAP

ARROW

Job description

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Date: Sep 29, 2026

Location:

Washington, DC, US, 20018

Company: Amtrak

Your success is a train ride away!

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.

Are you ready to join our team?

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.

Job Summary

The High Speed Supervisory Technician is responsible for planning, leading, and directing employees in safe performance of their jobs in connection with cleaning, servicing, inspecting, testing and maintaining of High Speed Trainsets in accordance with FRA, FDA, and Amtrak Tier II guidelines and standards.

Essential Functions

• Supervises maintenance facility/yard operations related to assigned equipment inspection, testing and maintenance programs and coordinates the movement of High Speed Trainsets in order to maximize equipment availability and reliability.
• Performs inspection, testing and maintenance in accordance with 49CFR regulations and Amtrak Tier II standards on High Speed Trainset equipment.
• Plans, organizes, and maintains production schedules as applicable while operating within budget.
• Reviews work orders for assigned equipment, including planned corrective and preventive maintenance, and plans/assigns work.
• Ensures all inspection and work order results are properly recorded in WMS with attention to conditions found, performance measurements taken/recorded, symptoms noted, and inspections completed and/or deferred.
• Communicates and coordinates daily activities, mechanical issues, safety issues, material issues, etc. with appropriate departments and mechanical management.
• Provides constructive feedback and counsels and motivates employees relative to work performance; provides technical guidance and assistance to employees as needed.
• Maintains all required qualifications and certifications in order to perform inspections and supervise work according to state and federal requirements.
• Conducts safety meetings and implements inspection and mechanical service related safety plans and programs.
• Maintains proper care and use of materials, test equipment, machines and hand tools normally associated with assigned job.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated experience working on machinery in an industrial, marine, railroad, or plant environment.
• Demonstrated experience diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical or mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated experience working with a computerized asset management and/or work management system.
• Some knowledge and experience related to safety program methodology and its application.
• Must successfully complete training and attain/retain certification applicable to assigned job.
• Leadership, decision making, and team building skills.
• Organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and mechanical drawings.
• Understanding and working knowledge of equipment/system specifications and power tool operations.
• Understanding and working knowledge of various mechanical craft duties.
• Demonstrated computer skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some supervisory experience in an operating environment.
• Experience in the maintenance of railroad equipment.
• Knowledge of accepted industry quality standards and railroad quality standards.
• Demonstrated experience in working with WMS, SAP, ARROW, and other Amtrak automated programs.
• Some college or technical school and/or journeyman qualification.

Communications and Interpersonal Skills

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

The hourly range is $41.83 – $49.21 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment).

• Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401K Rail Pass Privileges
• Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Life Insurance Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
• No-cost Personal Health Advocate No-cost Financial Advisor Session Fertility and Family Building Benefits

Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here .

Requisition ID:167319
Posting Location(s):District of Columbia

Relocation Offered:No
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 equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/color, to include traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions, such as lactation), national origin/ethnicity, 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.