Road Foreman Trainer I - 90233089 - Washington

Amtrak; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 127,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing

401K with Employer Match

Generous Paid Time Off

Rail Pass Privileges

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Road Foreman Trainer I to oversee and mentor locomotive engineers and trainees in Washington, DC. The role ensures safe train operations, compliance with federal and internal rules, and effective training programs.

The candidate will manage certifications, conduct evaluations, and uphold safety initiatives across the territory. The position emphasizes leadership, regulatory knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with multiple departments to optimize performance and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 2 years' operating experience as train service engineer and/or road foreman.
• PTC Qualified and territory knowledge.
• Available 24 hours per day / 7 days per week, including holidays and weekends.
• Prior satisfactory work experience in train or passenger service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage locomotive engineers and trainees, including onboarding and performance management.
• Oversee train operations and crew performance with Road Trainmaster to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Ensure regulatory and policy compliance with operating rules, regulations, and labor agreements.
• Manage engineer certification, recertification, and training programs; document training activities.
• Promote safety initiatives and maintain employee records; implement safety plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory

Microsoft Office

Communication

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in transportation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Job description

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Road Foreman Trainer I - 90233089 - Washington

Date: Sep 11, 2026

Location: Washington, DC, US, 20002

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

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.

This Road Foreman position is accountable for the safe and efficient movement of trains and for the oversight of T&E crews. It oversees and provides leadership and management oversight for agreement positions. This includes the management and monitoring of employee record keeping, efficiency testing and compliance with all Amtrak, Federal and State operating requirements. Enforce and manage the rules and regulations for Amtrak policies and operating practices, initiate action for non-compliance and recommend appropriate action for resolution in a consistent and fair manner. Executes and manages the area's safety plan in compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations to ensure goals are met. Also, responsible for the safety and efficient railroad operations within assigned territory.

Essential Functions

Lead, mentor, and manage locomotive engineers and locomotive engineer trainees, including interviewing, selecting, onboarding, performance management, extensive record keeping, monthly meetings and regular in person evaluations with students, coaching, and addressing non-compliance in a fair and consistent manner.

• Oversee train operations and crew performance in partnership with the Road Trainmaster to ensure safe, efficient service delivery, optimize on-time performance (OTP), respond to service disruptions, and recommend operational improvements.
• Ensure regulatory and policy compliance by monitoring adherence to operating rules, labor agreements, federal regulations, Amtrak requirements, bulletins, postings, and equipment standards.
• Manage engineer certification, recertification, and training programs, including administering operating rules classes, maintaining certification requirements, coordinating required training, and documenting and reporting training activities.
• Promote and enforce safety initiatives by implementing safety plans, conducting efficiency tests, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance with safety policies and operating practices.
• Administer operational reporting, stakeholder coordination, and budget management, including preparing written and oral reports, communicating with carrier railroad managers regarding territory operations, and managing the locomotive engineer crew base budget.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED High school equivalency diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years' operating experience, with no violations described in CFR 49 part 240.117, as train service engineer and/or as road foreman.
• PTC Qualified
• Become Qualified on physical characteristics of territory.
• Prior satisfactory work experience in train or passenger service.
• Must be available 24 hours per day/7day per week, including holidays and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in transportation, business or related field or equivalent work experience, training, and/oreducation.
• 6-9 years experience with train operation, crew base, crew management, operations, train handling andservice delivery.
• Ability to develop and manage an operating budget
• Qualified as a designated supervisor of locomotive engineers. Qualified on physical characteristics of territory.
• Qualified on physical characteristics of territory.
• 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.
• Demonstrated skills using Microsoft software; Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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 both laboratory and field environments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver technical training and document findings clearly.
• Proficiency with standard business and training tools (e.g., Microsoft Office) and familiarity with simulator-based instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while collaborating with operations, training, and regulatory stakeholders.

The salary for the Road Foreman I is $127,000 and $137,000 for Road Foreman II. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, 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.

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
• Short- and Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program
• No-cost Financial Advisor Sessions Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts

Requisition ID:167169

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days
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.