Road Foreman Savannah
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Engineering
Overview
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.
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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 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 SummaryConduct testing, training, and implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC). Validate the PTC system, perform lab and field acceptance testing, and develop and implement training scenarios for locomotive simulators and class curriculum. Train Supervisors, Engineers, and Conductors on PTC operation and on-board PTC equipment.
Essential Functions- Execute PTC system validation and acceptance testing in both lab and field environments.
- Assist in mitigating onboard anomalies to enhance system reliability and user efficiency.
- Provide comprehensive PTC field operations support to all operating departments and regional stakeholders.
- Investigate and identify PTC-related human-machine operational errors and subsystem failures for regulatory reporting purposes.
- Support divisional Road Foreman in administering PTC operational policies and procedures for locomotive engineers.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Train Service Engineer Certification.
- Plus 3 years of relevant work experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
- Train Service Engineer Certification.
- Plus 5 years of relevant work experience.
- Superior communication skills encompassing writing, speaking, and presentation
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Proficient in CFR 236 Subpart I (PTC) regulations, CFR Part 240 regulations, Amtrak’s Airbrake and Train Handling Instruction, Operating Rules, and Safety Rules
- Skilled in developing and delivering comprehensive training and testing programs with proven results
- Demonstrate appropriate leadership traits through practical work experience, such as independence, initiative, collaboration, and mentoring
The salary/hourly range is $ – $. 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 and/or long-term incentive plan compensation.
In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses;
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility;
Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings.
Requisition :165943
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days. Travel Requirements:
Up to 25%
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