Foreman Iii

**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.

**SUMMARY OF DUTIES**:
Foreman III positions are customized based upon established role and need in area of responsibility. Foreman III duties may include employee supervision or functional accountability for an assigned responsibility, area, or organizational unit.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:

- Foreman III essential functions vary and are based upon role.
- Prime areas where Foremen III roles are established include but are not limited to:

- Supervising other foremen and/or mechanics
- New operations involving special projects or work such as safety, materials, or regulatory compliance
- Existing operations where special knowledge is required, greater flexibility is needed, or the operation or work is being reorganized
- Training for entry into non-agreement positions

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**:

- High school diploma or GED
- Some college or technical school and/or journeyman qualification preferred
- Some supervisory experience in an operating environment preferred
- Demonstrated experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and/or mechanical systems preferred
- Demonstrated experience in working with WMS, SAP, ARROW, and other Amtrak automated programs preferred
- Experience in the maintenance of railroad equipment preferred
- Must successfully complete training and attain/retain certifications applicable to assigned job

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & WORK ENVIRONMENT**:

- Leadership, decision making, and team building skills
- Organizational and problem solving skills
- Understanding and working knowledge of various mechanical craft duties
- Knowledge of accepted railroad quality standards preferred
- Demonstrated computer skills
- Knowledge and skill in the use of electrical tools, equipment, and the measurements necessary to meet established standards
- Ability to read, write and communicate proficiently

**COMMUNICATIONS AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS**:
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

**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.

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.