Yard Master

Job Summary

Yardmasters within assigned territory will be in charge of the yard, employees, movements of trains, and distribution/movement of cars therein, except on main tracks and controlled sidings. Coordinate the setup of equipment for daily service with local Mechanical Department, and CNOC. When practical, the incumbent must see that employees are in condition for the proper discharge of duty, crews report for duty with the prescribed number of employees, and trains are made up and dispatched at the times prescribed.

• Must be qualified on GCOR Operating Rules, Air Brake, train handling (AMT-3), and Safety Instruction for T&E (AMT-5).
• High School Diploma or GED.

• Associates Degree in the transportation field or the equivalent combination of education, training and work experience.
• Some experience in train operations.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The hourly range is $37.31 – $50.24. Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education;
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility;
Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Some benefits are subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

New York

Relocation Offered:
No

Up to 25%

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.