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

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PASSENGER ENGINEER TRAINEE - 90304239 - Portland, ME
PASSENGER ENGINEER TRAINEE - 90304239 - Portland, ME Portland, Maine, US, 04102 Feb 28, 2023
Portland, Maine, US, 04102 Feb 28, 2023
PASSENGER ENGINEER TRAINEE - 90353189 - Washington, DC
PASSENGER ENGINEER TRAINEE - 90353189 - Washington, DC Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20002 Mar 3, 2023
Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20002 Mar 3, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90303894 - Los Angeles, CA
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90303894 - Los Angeles, CA Los Angeles, California, US, 90012 Mar 3, 2023
Los Angeles, California, US, 90012 Mar 3, 2023
Sr Principal Project Mgr - 90351080 - Washington
Sr Principal Project Mgr - 90351080 - Washington Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20001 Mar 4, 2023
Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20001 Mar 4, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90299215 - Milwaukee, WI
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90299215 - Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, 53203 Mar 6, 2023
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, 53203 Mar 6, 2023
Summer 2023- Stations & Facilities Development Intern - 90282916 - Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US, 19104 Mar 8, 2023
Yard Master - 90052949 - Rensselaer
Yard Master - 90052949 - Rensselaer Rensselaer, New York, US, 12144 Mar 8, 2023
Rensselaer, New York, US, 12144 Mar 8, 2023
Yard Master General - 90040540 - Washington, DC
Yard Master General - 90040540 - Washington, DC Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20018 Mar 9, 2023
Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20018 Mar 9, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90266628 - San Diego, CA
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90266628 - San Diego, CA San Diego, California, US, 92101 Mar 14, 2023
San Diego, California, US, 92101 Mar 14, 2023
Yard Master S Bay Boston - 90016538 - Boston, MA
Yard Master S Bay Boston - 90016538 - Boston, MA Boston, Massachusetts, US, 02118 Mar 14, 2023
Boston, Massachusetts, US, 02118 Mar 14, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90303890 - Reno, NV
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90303890 - Reno, NV Reno, Nevada, US, 89501 Mar 14, 2023
Reno, Nevada, US, 89501 Mar 14, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90303914 - San Luis Obispo, CA
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90303914 - San Luis Obispo, CA San Luis Obispo, California, US, 93401 Mar 14, 2023
San Luis Obispo, California, US, 93401 Mar 14, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90344608 - Harrisburg, PA
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90344608 - Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US, 17101 Mar 20, 2023
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US, 17101 Mar 20, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90302952 - New Haven, CT
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90302952 - New Haven, CT New Haven, Connecticut, US, 06519 Mar 21, 2023
New Haven, Connecticut, US, 06519 Mar 21, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90344584 - Rensselaer, NY
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90344584 - Rensselaer, NY Rensselaer, New York, US, 12144 Mar 21, 2023
Rensselaer, New York, US, 12144 Mar 21, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90263126 - Harrisburg, PA
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90263126 - Harrisburg, PA Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US, 17101 Mar 21, 2023
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, US, 17101 Mar 21, 2023
Summer 2023- Stations & Facilities Development Intern - 90356052 - Los Angeles Los Angeles, California, US, 90012 Mar 21, 2023
GEB Red Cap/Baggageman - 90290107 - New York
GEB Red Cap/Baggageman - 90290107 - New York New York, New York, US, 10001 Mar 22, 2023
New York, New York, US, 10001 Mar 22, 2023
Red Cap/Baggageman - 90112262 - New Haven
Red Cap/Baggageman - 90112262 - New Haven New Haven, Connecticut, US, 06519 Mar 22, 2023
New Haven, Connecticut, US, 06519 Mar 22, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90355915 - Washington, DC
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90355915 - Washington, DC Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20002 Mar 23, 2023
Washington, District of Columbia, US, 20002 Mar 23, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90344628 - New York, NY
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90344628 - New York, NY New York, New York, US, 10001 Mar 23, 2023
New York, New York, US, 10001 Mar 23, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90302963 - New York, NY
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90302963 - New York, NY New York, New York, US, 10001 Mar 23, 2023
New York, New York, US, 10001 Mar 23, 2023
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90258821 - Miami, FL
PASSENGER CONDUCTOR TRAINEE - 90258821 - Miami, FL Miami, Florida, US, 33147 Mar 27, 2023
Miami, Florida, US, 33147 Mar 27, 2023