YARDMASTER GENERAL - 90409339 - Washington

Amtrak; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 & FSAs

Health Advocate (No-cost)

Financial Advisor Session (No-cost)

Fertility & Family Building Benefits

Job summary

Amtrak is seeking a Yardmaster to manage yard operations within the assigned territory in the District of Columbia. You will supervise yard staff, coordinate train movements, and ensure equipment is prepared for daily service in coordination with the Mechanical Department and CNOC.

The role requires qualification on NORAC Rules and AMT-5, plus a HS diploma or GED; an associates degree in transportation is a plus, and some experience in train operations is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified on NORAC Operating Rules and Safety Instruction for T&E (AMT-5).
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee yard operations, crews, movement of trains and distribution of cars within assigned territory.
• Coordinate equipment setup for daily service with Mechanical Department and CNOC.
• Ensure employees are ready for duty and trains are dispatched on time.

Skills

NORAC Rules

Safety Instructions AMT-5

Verbal & Written Communication

Train operations experience

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associates Degree in Transportation

Job description

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.

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

Yardmasters within assigned territory will be in charge of the yard, employees, movements of trains, and distribution/movement of cars therein, except on main tracks and controlled sidings. Coordinate the setup of equipment for daily service with local Mechanical Department, and CNOC. When practical, the incumbent must see that employees are in condition for the proper discharge of duty, crews report for duty with the prescribed number of employees, and trains are made up and dispatched at the times prescribed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be qualified on NORAC Operating Rules, and Safety Instruction for T&E (AMT-5).
• High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in the transportation field or the equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
• Some experience in train operations.

Communications And Interpersonal Skills

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The hourly range is $39.38 – $52.50 (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: 167165

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.
• 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.