Railroad Operations Jobs

Members of Amtrak’s Railroad Operations team are at the front lines of moving America wants to go. Whether on trains, or in stations or railyards, members of the Operations team have an integral role in ensuring the safety of Amtrak’s passengers and employees. If you are an independent thinker with a strong work ethic and dedication to safety, you may be a good fit for some of Amtrak’s most important roles.

Conductors and Assistant Conductors are responsible for the safety of Amtrak trains as well as their passengers and crew. The work is fast-paced and demanding: conductors must adhere to strict safety rules, while simultaneously providing superior customer service to Amtrak’s passengers. Conductors do more than just take tickets – they are like the captain of the train, and must be familiar with the Physical Characteristics and Operating Rules of the route on which they operate at all times.

Locomotive Engineers are responsible for safely and efficiently operating trains at all hours of the day and night, and under all kinds of weather conditions. Engineers operate the controls in the locomotive cab while receiving radio communications from others and visually monitoring railroad signals, track conditions, and other external factors, which could affect the movement of the train.

Trainmasters work as managers of train and engine service employees. They are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient train make-up, and provide support at train terminals and while trains are on the road.

Road foremen manage engine and train service crews to ensure the safe and efficient operation of locomotives and trains in their territory.

Yardmasters are in charge of railyards and the employees that work within them. They are responsible for safe movements of trains and railcars within the yard, and coordinate the setup of equipment for daily service.

Train Dispatchers are responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trains and on-track vehicles within their dispatching district. Dispatchers remotely keep track of all trains in their district, and correspond with crew on board trains to ensure that their journey is operating safely and smoothly.

Many operations employees work varying schedules and travel extensively to accommodate our 24 hour, 7 days a week operation. This may include nights, weekends, holidays or on-call for emergency situations. Some jobs, such as Conductor, Engineer, and Dispatcher will require the completion of a rigorous training program of at least eight weeks in length at our National Training Center in Wilmington, Delaware.

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A day in the life of an Amtrak conductor

Ever wonder what it is like to be an Amtrak conductor? We do more than just take your ticket! Find out if a job as a train conductor is right for you.

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Fall 2023- Long Distance Strategy Intern - 90362762 - Washington Washington, DC, US, 20001 Sep 29, 2023
Dir System Ops - 90071955 - Wilmington
Dir System Ops - 90071955 - Wilmington Wilmington, DE, US, 19801 Sep 29, 2023
Wilmington, DE, US, 19801 Sep 29, 2023
Assistant Train Director Block Operator - 90304309 - Washington, DC Washington, DC, US, 20002 Sep 25, 2023
Project Controls Mgr - 90359320 - New York
Project Controls Mgr - 90359320 - New York New York, NY, US, 10001 Sep 22, 2023
New York, NY, US, 10001 Sep 22, 2023
Road Foreman I/II - 90153773 - Los Angeles
Road Foreman I/II - 90153773 - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA, US, 90065 Sep 22, 2023
Los Angeles, CA, US, 90065 Sep 22, 2023
Project Controls Mgr - 90364447 - NY/PHL/WIL/DC/Baltimore/Groton -Hybrid US Sep 21, 2023
PASSENGER ENGINEER TRAINEE - 90267370 - Oakland, CA
PASSENGER ENGINEER TRAINEE - 90267370 - Oakland, CA Oakland, CA, US, 94607 Sep 21, 2023
Oakland, CA, US, 94607 Sep 21, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90299200 - Portland, OR
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90299200 - Portland, OR Portland, OR, US, 97209 Sep 20, 2023
Portland, OR, US, 97209 Sep 20, 2023
PASSENGER ENGINEER TRAINEE - 90364383 - Florence, SC
PASSENGER ENGINEER TRAINEE - 90364383 - Florence, SC Florence, SC, US, 29506 Sep 20, 2023
Florence, SC, US, 29506 Sep 20, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90299195 - Seattle, WA
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90299195 - Seattle, WA Seattle, WA, US, 98134 Sep 20, 2023
Seattle, WA, US, 98134 Sep 20, 2023
PASSENGER ENGINEER TRAINEE - 90364382 - Carbondale, IL
PASSENGER ENGINEER TRAINEE - 90364382 - Carbondale, IL Carbondale, IL, US, 62901 Sep 20, 2023
Carbondale, IL, US, 62901 Sep 20, 2023
PASSENGER ENGINEER TRAINEE - 90364394 - St Cloud, MN
PASSENGER ENGINEER TRAINEE - 90364394 - St Cloud, MN St Cloud, MN, US, 56304 Sep 20, 2023
St Cloud, MN, US, 56304 Sep 20, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90294104 - Meridian, MS
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90294104 - Meridian, MS Meridian, MS, US, 39301 Sep 19, 2023
Meridian, MS, US, 39301 Sep 19, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90292988 - Oakland, CA
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90292988 - Oakland, CA Oakland, CA, US, 94607 Sep 19, 2023
Oakland, CA, US, 94607 Sep 19, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90259240 - Little Rock, AR
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90259240 - Little Rock, AR Little Rock, AR, US, 72201 Sep 19, 2023
Little Rock, AR, US, 72201 Sep 19, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90259245 - Shelby, MT
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90259245 - Shelby, MT Shelby, MT, US, 59474 Sep 18, 2023
Shelby, MT, US, 59474 Sep 18, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90269598 - Albuquerque, NM
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90269598 - Albuquerque, NM Albuquerque, NM, US, 87102 Sep 18, 2023
Albuquerque, NM, US, 87102 Sep 18, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90186810 - Los Angeles, CA
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90186810 - Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, CA, US, 90012 Sep 18, 2023
Los Angeles, CA, US, 90012 Sep 18, 2023
PASSENGER ENGINEER TRAINEE - 90266010 - Portland, ME
PASSENGER ENGINEER TRAINEE - 90266010 - Portland, ME Portland, ME, US, 04102 Sep 18, 2023
Portland, ME, US, 04102 Sep 18, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90288256 - New Orleans, LA
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90288256 - New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA, US, 70113 Sep 18, 2023
New Orleans, LA, US, 70113 Sep 18, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90360017 - San Antonio, TX
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90360017 - San Antonio, TX San Antonio, TX, US, 78205 Sep 18, 2023
San Antonio, TX, US, 78205 Sep 18, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90187053 - Salt Lake City, UT
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90187053 - Salt Lake City, UT Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84101 Sep 18, 2023
Salt Lake City, UT, US, 84101 Sep 18, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90298208 - Reno, NV
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90298208 - Reno, NV Reno, NV, US, 89501 Sep 18, 2023
Reno, NV, US, 89501 Sep 18, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90344904 - Kansas City, MO
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90344904 - Kansas City, MO Kansas City, MO, US, 64108 Sep 18, 2023
Kansas City, MO, US, 64108 Sep 18, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90292422 - Chicago, IL
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90292422 - Chicago, IL Chicago, IL, US, 60616 Sep 18, 2023
Chicago, IL, US, 60616 Sep 18, 2023