Apply now » function view. Buttons() { document.get. Element. By. Id("custom. Btn. Div. Bk").style.display="inline-block"; } function hide. Buttons() { } YARDMASTER GENERAL - 90409356 - Washington Date: May 1, 2026 Location: Washington, DC, US, 20002 #job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; } Company: Amtrak Your success is a train ride away! As we move America’s workforce toward the future, Amtrak connects businesses and communities across the country. We employ more than 20,000 diverse, energetic professionals in a variety of career fields throughout the United States. The safety of our passengers, our employees, the public and our operating environment is our priority, and the success of our railroad is due to our employees. Are you ready to join our team? Our values of ‘Do the Right Thing, Excel Together and Put Customers First’ are at the heart of what matters most to us, and our Core Capabilities, ‘Building Trust, Accountability, Effective Communication, Customer Focus, and Proactive Safety & Security’ are what every employee needs to know and do to be most impactful at Amtrak. By living the Amtrak values, focusing on our capabilities, and actively embracing and fostering diverse ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives, together we will honor our past and make Amtrak a company of the future. 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. Minimum Qualifications 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. Preferred Qualifications Associates Degree in the transportation field or the equivalent combination of education, training and work experience. Some experience in train operations. Communications and Interpersonal Skills Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. The hourly range is $37.68 – $50.24 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment). Health and Wellbeing Financial and Retirement Work and Family Life Support Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401 K Rail Pass Privileges Wellness Programs Railroad Retirement Benefits Employee Assistance Program Medical Plan Opt-out Credit Life Insurance Commuter and Flexible Spending Accounts No-cost Personal Health Advocate No-cost Financial Advisor Session Fertility and Family Building Benefits Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here. Requisition ID:166463 Posting Location(s):District of Columbia Relocation Offered:No Travel Requirements:Up to 25% You power our progress through your performance.