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.
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
Supports the management of train composition and equipment allocation across the network to optimize capacity, operational efficiency, and cost performance. Monitors real-time operating conditions, adjusts train configurations, and coordinates with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment with fleet plans and service requirements. Contributes to disruption response efforts to maintain service continuity and minimize operational impacts.
Essential Functions
Provide real-time direction to yards and facilities to ensure passenger train composition aligns with system fleet plans
Coordinate equipment movements and adjustments to support maintenance schedules and regulatory requirements
Lead or facilitate daily coordination calls related to equipment allocation and train configuration
Analyze booking levels and operational conditions to recommend adjustments that improve capacity utilization and cost efficiency
Monitor ridership trends and operational data to support planning decisions and continuous improvement of equipment utilization
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to analyze operational data and make timely decisions in dynamic, real-time environments
Strong communication skills, with the ability to coordinate with diverse stakeholders across operations
Ability to respond effectively to service disruptions and support recovery planning
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and operational systems supporting scheduling or equipment planning
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 3 years of relevant work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
Plus 5 years of relevant work experience.
Work Environment
Target salaried position $108,000.00
12 hours a day work schedule
Rotating work schedule: 4 days on - 3 days off, week 1. 3 days on - 4 days off, week 2.
Available 24-7 as needed.
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The salary/hourly range is $108,000.00. 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.
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
Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:
167437
Work Arrangement: 12 hours per day rotating shift
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Relocation Offered:
No
Travel Requirements: 0%
Recruiter Name:
Lawrence Allen
Recruiter Email:
Lawrence.Allen@amtrak.com
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.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Interim role, Work at office, Local area, Relocation, Flexible hours, Rotating shift, Day shift, 3 days per week