Asst Superintendent Road Ops - 90228990 - Sacramento

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Manage day-to-day train assembly, equipment handling, and developing/executing the Operating Plan for Sacramento and Bakersfield . Provide leadership in employee safety, operational safety, and security, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate closely with leadership from Road Operations, Customer Service, Mechanical, Infrastructure Maintenance & Construction Services (IMCS) and state partners to foster a successful operation and maintain service quality and infrastructure stability. Oversee terminal employee hiring, training, and internal development to meet operational goals is a key responsibility.

• Manages Trainmasters, Road Foremen, and indirectly oversees train service crews, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Provides leadership and guidance to Trainmasters, Road Foremen, and train service crews, fostering adherence to operational standards.
• Monitors employee compliance with policies and operating practices.
• Responds to service disruptions within the designated area of responsibility.
• Evaluates and documents on-the-job training for new-hire assistant conductors and locomotive engineers, communicates with carrier railroad managers on territory operations, and manages crew base budget.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 7 years of relevant work experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant experience.
• Plus 9 years of relevant work experience.

• Proficiency in managing day-to-day train assembly, equipment handling, and executing the Operating Plan for a terminal, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to schedules
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership in employee safety, operational safety, and security, prioritizing the well-being of staff and compliance with regulatory standards
• Strong aptitude for collaborating closely with leaders from various departments such as Road Operations, Customer Service, Mechanical, and Infrastructure Maintenance & Construction Services (IMCS), fostering effective communication and teamwork to maintain service quality and infrastructure stability
• Experience in overseeing terminal employee hiring, training, and internal development, ensuring alignment with operational goals and objectives
• Thorough understanding of regulatory standards and the ability to ensure full compliance within the terminal operations, maintaining legal and regulatory adherence at all times

This position has an annual salary of $151,000. 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. In addition to your salary, Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan with employer match; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; paid time off; back-up care; adoption assistance; surrogacy assistance; reimbursement of education expenses; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.

Requisition ID:165984
Work Arrangement:06-Onsite 4/5 Days Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.
Relocation Offered:Yes
Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

Recruiter Name:Abir Ahmad
Recruiter Email: Abir.Ahmad@amtrak.com

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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.

Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.

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.

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Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

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