Job SummaryOversee a team responsible for inspections, repairs, maintenance, and modifications for cars and/or locomotives, utilizing production machinery and materials. Manage a team of 50 to 75 personnel, ensuring efficient use of resources, timely work completion, high-quality output, and adherence to budget constraints. Responsibilities extend to commuter, regional, and state mechanical operations, including contractor management and oversight of multiple sites.
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.
Essential Functions- Supervises equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair programs to enhance availability and reliability.
- Provides primary leadership for shift or facility, ensuring effective communication of mechanical, safety, and material issues.
- Utilizes Safety Management System to identify and address risks through analysis and execution.
- Ensures compliance with Amtrak and regulatory requirements for rolling stock maintenance.
- Manages scheduling and execution of work orders, overseeing proper documentation and recording of results.
Minimum Qualifications- Associate'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.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Proven leadership and decision-making abilities
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills demonstrated
- Effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills
- Familiarity with industry quality standards and ISO quality procedures
- Understanding of mechanical crafts and labor contracts
- Capability to identify and implement change initiatives to address persistent issues
The salary for
General Foreman I is $110,000 and the salary for
General Foreman II is $122,000. 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 WellbeingFinancial and RetirementWork and Family Life SupportHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance401K with Employer MatchGenerous Paid Time Off Wellness ProgramsRailroad Retirement BenefitsPaid Caregiving Days and Backup CareHealth Savings AccountPublic Service Student Loan ForgivenessFertility and Family Building BenefitsNo-cost Personal Health AdvocateStudent Loan AssistanceAdoption and Surrogacy AssistanceMedical Plan Opt-out CreditTuition and Education ReimbursementPaid Family Leave Life InsuranceRail Pass Privileges Short- and Long-term Disability InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program No-cost Financial Advisor SessionsCommuter and Flexible Spending Accounts
Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:166973
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%
Recruiter Name:Reghan Shadday
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