A wide range of railroad related jobs are available in Western Mass at locations as Deerfield, Palmer, Pittsfield, Springfield, Westfield, and West Springfield.
The list below includes all of the jobs that have been posted over the past twelve months. Note that many of these jobs are still currently available.
For the most recently listing of jobs check out the company’s website (listed below) or search for “railroad jobs” on the Indeed job search engine.
Railroads
Amtrak
Location | Springfield MA
Advertised jobs
Coach cleaner (12/2022)
Carmen Journeyman (1/2023)
Electrician (1/2023)
Machinist Journeyman (3/2023) – Current
Passenger Conductor Trainee (9/2022)
Passenger Engineer Trainee (8/2022)
Ticket Clerk (2/2023)
Trainmaster I/II (8/2022)
Current job listings
Amtrak | Jobs in Springfield, MA
Berkshire and Eastern (BERX)
Location | Deerfield MA
Advertised jobs
Director, Engineering (3/2023) – Current
Manager, Maintenance of Way (3/2023) – Current
Manager, Safety Training – (3/2023) – Current
Roadmaster (3/2023) – Current
Trainmaster (3/2023) – Current
Current job listings
Genesee & Wyoming | Careers
Note | Berkshire & Eastern is a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc.
CSX
Location | Deerfield MA, Pittsfield, and/or West Springfield MA
Advertised jobs
Freight Conductor (4/2023) – Current
General Foreman (6/2022)
Road Electrician (8/2022)
Signals Maintainer (12/2022)
Track Supervisor (5/2023) – Current
Track worker (3/2023)
Welder/Welder Helper (2/2023)
Current local job listings
CSX | Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Central Railroad
Location | Palmer MA
Advertised jobs
Railroad Maintenance of Way (8/2022)
Transportation Clerk (5/2023) – Current
Transportation Specialist (4/2023)
Current job listings
Indeed | Massachusetts Central Railroad
New England Central Railroad (NECR)
Location | Palmer MA
Advertised jobs
Conductor (11/2022) – Current
General Manager (5/2023) – Current
Roadmaster (5/2023) – Current
Signal Maintainer (1/2023) – Current
Track Laborer (3/2023) – Current
Current job listings
Genesee & Wyoming | Careers
Note | NECR is a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc.
Pioneer Valley Railroad (PVRR)
Location | Westfield MA
Advertised jobs
Backhoe Operator (7/2022)
Conductor (2/2023)
Track Foreman (6/2022)
Current job listings
Indeed | Pioneer Valley Railroad
Note | PVRR is a subsidiary of the Pinsly Railroad Company
TASI/ACI (see note)
Location | New Haven CT
Advertised jobs
Conductor (3/2023)
Current listings
herzognew.hiretouch.com/careers/view-all-jobs
Note | Transit America Services, Inc. / Alternate Concepts Inc. a Joint Venture (TASI/ACI) operates the CTrail Hartford Line service between New Haven, Ct. and Springfield, Ma. TASI is a subsidiary of Herzog Railroad Services.
Other Companies
Middlesex Corporation
Location | Springfield MA
Advertised jobs
Site Safety manager – Rail (12/2022) – Current
Current job listing
middlesexco.com/careers/BrowseJobs
National Railroad Safety Services
Location | Springfield MA
Advertised jobs
Roadway Worker In Charge (5/2022)
Current jobs listed
nrssinc.applicantpro.com/jobs
Pacific Rail Services
Location | West Springfield MA
Advertised jobs
Railroad Diesel Mechanic (11/2022)
Current jobs listing
indeed.com/cmp/Pacific-Rail-Services
Rail Management Services
Location | West Springfield MA
Advertised jobs
Hostler Driver / Groundperson (2/2022)
Railroad Diesel Mechanic (10/2022)
Railroad Driver/Laborer (7/2022)
Railroad Laborer (7/2022)
Current jobs listing
rmsintermodal.com/jobs
RailWorks (a railroad construction contractor)
Location | Springfield MA and/or Westfield MA
Advertised jobs
Equipment Operator (8/2022)
Track Laborer (8/2022)
Current job listings
railworks.com/careers
Training
Railroad Engineering Technology
Gateway Community College | New Haven, Ct.
Gateway Community College offers an Associate in Science Degree in Railroad Engineering Technology with two options: Electromechanical and Signaling/Communications.
The program prepares students for employment on the railroad in such careers as Signal Maintainer, Lineman, Radio Maintainer, Communications Technician, Conductor, Electrician, Carman, and Train Dispatcher.
Further information
Video | “AT WORK: Train conductor for the new Hartford Line”
By Ashley Kus | FOX61 News | June 16, 2018
Video | “A day in the life of an Amtrak conductor” (9:10)
Amtrak | April 26, 2019
Video | “A Day in the Life: CSX Freight Conductor” (9:45)
CSX | May 18, 2021
Federal Railroad Administration videos
Railroad 101: Basic Operations (25:20)
Railroad 101: Track Configuration (29:04)
Railroad 101: Train Types and Configuration (25:15)
Railroad 101: Signalling Systems (38:10)
Page last updated: May 19, 2023
Page last reviewed: May 1, 2018