Lead Freight Services - 90357316 - Wilmington

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This position is a tiered position. Incumbents will have a position level assigned base on their skills and experience, and in alignment with position development plans. Position placement is at Amtrak's sole and absolute discretion.

Summary Of Duties

The Sr/Lead Supervisor of Freight Services is responsible for providing daily work train T and E’s to the field to make sure all product demands are met for all stakeholders in Engineering, Mechanical and Transportation.

The incumbent will keep track of all material on the property from ballast to concrete tie cars to ensure production can continue and be uninterrupted for the multiple gangs of M of W work that is being performed.

Essential Functions

• The incumbent will create daily T and E requests for work trains and shop trains.
• Will track all material on the property to ensure all production goals are met.
• Will work closely with car inspectors and the Amtrak clearance bureau to ensure equipment is safe to move on/off Amtrak property.
• Will keep track of Amtrak M of W cars in all yard facilities.
• Will handle multiple projects continually during the production year to meet all deadlines.
• Will handle various locations throughout the country to assist in M of W needs for Michigan, New Haven, Albany, New Orleans.
• Oversee proper entry of equipment in UMLER to ensure movement on freight carrier lines.
• Monitor, direct and coordinate all work train activities and provide guidance for resolution.
• Recommend the establishment of regular crews, ordering of extra crews and annulling or abolishing crews when necessary.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Be familiar with Amtrak freight equipment and be able to track it.
• Experience working in UMLER, Arrow and Cisprod
• Knowledge of Amtrak passenger equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Leadership skills and organizational skills.
• Familiar with Amtrak Employee timetable, Book of Rules, NORAC and railroad operating practices of Amtrak and other carriers over which Amtrak ships equipment.
  
  

Minimum Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• General knowledge of relevant FRA and AAR rules, regulations and procedures.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Strong ability to plan and problem solve in an ever-changing environment.
• Demonstrated skills using PC- based spreadsheet Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required OR equivalent combination of training, education and relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3 - 6 years of relevant experience preferred
• 6 to 10 years of Transportation operating experience preferably in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business sense.
  
  

Work Environment

• The employee will work in a fast-paced environment with frequently changing priorities.
• The person will acquire new knowledge, skills and tasks, which will be complex in order to maintain effectiveness in the position for the long term.
• They will constantly communicate, comprehend and respond to verbal statements and instructions both orally and in writing.
  
  

Communications And Interpersonal Skills

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Pay Transparency

The salary/hourly range for the Sr Frieght Services is $78,600 - $101,1844 and $94,300 - $122,256 for the Lead Freight Services. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, internal equity, 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 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:164214

Posting Location(s):Delaware

Work Arrangement:06-Onsite Click here for more information about work arrangements at Amtrak.

Job Family/Function:Engineering

Relocation Offered:No

Travel Requirements:Up to 25%

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We want your work at Amtrak to be more than a job. We want your career at Amtrak to be a fulfilling experience where you find challenging work, rewarding opportunities, respect among colleagues, and attractive compensation. Amtrak maintains a culture that values high performance and recognizes individual employee contributions.

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.
  
  

In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C.

• 1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
  
  

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

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..