Road Foreman II Little Rock

Position: Road Foreman II - 90070553 - Little Rock
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Road Foreman II -  - Little Rock

Date:
Jan 15, 2026

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Company:
Amtrak

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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 Summary

The Road Foreman manages engine and train service crews to ensure the safe and efficient operation of locomotives and trains in specific areas.

Essential Functions

* Responsibilities include providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to engineers and conductors.

. Become qualified on all territory as a locomotive engineer.

* Oversee daily train operations to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations.

* Ensures bulletins, equipment, postings, etc. adhere to labor, federal and Amtrak regulations

* Monitor employees for compliance with policies and operating practices.

* Initiate action for non-compliance in consistent and fair manner.

* Manage employees and train operations to optimize OTP and make recommendations to improve performance,

* Respond to service disruptions within area of responsibility.

* Implement safety plans.

* Provide written & oral reports

* Interview, select & manage new-hire locomotive engineers and conductors

* Manage and oversee locomotive engineer and conductor certification requirements

* Administer engineer and conductor recertification courses and operating rules classes,

* Conduct efficiency tests, ensure compliance and maintain employee records.

* Ensure engine crews attend training classes, documenting and reporting training; communicate with carrier railroad managers regarding territory operations.

* Manage crew base budget for locomotive engineers and conductors.

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Transportation, Business or related field or equivalent work experience, training, and/or education may be considered in lieu of a degree.

* 3 years of prior relevant experience required

* Certified class I train service engineer.

* Operating experience, with no violations described in CFR 49 part 240.117, as train service engineer and/or as road foreman.

* Qualified as a designated supervisor of locomotive engineers. Qualified on physical characteristics of territory. Demonstrated business and financial management experience.

* Demonstrated experience as a train service crew member or Train Director/Dispatcher.

* Demonstrated experience as Locomotive Engineer.

Preferred Qualifications

* Demonstrated supervisory experience, leading and managing others with different levels of expertise

* Demonstrated experience with train operation, crew base, crew management, operations, train handling and service delivery

* Ability to develop and manage an operating budget.

Qualified on physical characteristics of territory.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* 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

Environmental Conditions/Physical Demands

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…