A wide range of railroad-related jobs are available in Western Massachusetts, including positions with freight railroads, passenger railroads, railroad contractors, and related organizations.
This page provides links to railroad employment opportunities in our region, including jobs in operations, mechanical work, track and signal maintenance, engineering, construction, and management.
The listings below include job openings that have been posted by employers during the past 12 months. Many of these positions may still be available.
For the most recent job listings, visit the company websites linked below or search for “railroad jobs” on Indeed.
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Railroad-related jobs in our region
MassDOT Rail & Transit Division jobs
Railroad jobs in our region
Amtrak (a Class I railroad)
Location | Springfield, MA
Advertised Jobs
NEW – Carman Journeyman (6/2026) – Current
NEW – Carman Helper (6/2026) – Current
Passenger Conductor Trainee (5/2026)
Passenger Engineer Trainee (4/2026)
Police Officer (7/2025)
Current Job Listings
Amtrak | Jobs in Springfield, MA
Berkshire & Eastern (a Class III freight railroad)
Locations | Deerfield, MA and/or South Deerfield, MA
Advertised Jobs
Conductor (12/2025)
Director of Engineering (5/2026)
Manager, Human Resources (6/2026)
Railcar Repairman (5/2026)
Signal Maintainer (10/2025)
Trainmaster (9/2025)
Welder (1/2026)
Current Job Listings
Genesee & Wyoming | Careers
Note | Berkshire & Eastern Railroad is a wholly owned subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and is the operating railroad for Pan Am Southern.
CSX (a Class I railroad)
Locations | Pittsfield, MA and/or West Springfield, MA
Advertised Jobs
Freight Conductor (2/2026)
Freight Conductor – West Springfield (5/2026)
Current Job Listings
CSX | Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts Central Railroad (a Class III railroad)
Location | Palmer, MA
Advertised Jobs
None
Current Job Listings
Massachusetts Central Railroad | Jobs (Indeed)
New England Central Railroad (a Class II railroad)
Location | Palmer, MA
Advertised Jobs
Track Machine Operator (6/2026) – Current
NEW – Conductor (6/2026) – Current
Current Job listings
Genesee & Wyoming | Careers
Note | New England Central Railroad is a subsidiary of Genesee & Wyoming Inc.
Pioneer Valley Railroad (a Class III railroad)
Location | Westfield, MA
Advertised Jobs
Conductor (8/2025)
Dual Qualified Engineer–Conductor (4/2026) – Current
Forklift Operator (4/2026) – Current
Product Loading Technician – Material Handler (12/2025)
Track Laborer (4/2026)
Current Job Listings
Pinsley Railroad Company | Careers
Note | Pioneer Valley Railroad is a subsidiary of the Pinsley Railroad Company.
TASI/ACI (see note)
Locations | Hartford, CT and/or New Haven, CT
Advertised Jobs
Customer Service Agent (2/2026)
Current Job Listings
Herzog Railroad Services | 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.
Railroad-related jobs in our region
Compass Rail Services (a railcar repair company)
Location | Westfield, MA
Advertised Jobs
Railcar Repair Technician (2/2026)
Current Job Listings
Compass Rail Services
Northern Rail Services (a railroad construction contractor)
Location | West Springfield, MA
Advertised Jobs
Railroad Equipment Yard Mechanic and CDL Driver (7/2024) – Current
Railroad Construction Laborer (7/2024) – Current
Railroad Heavy and Light Equipment Operator and CDL Driver (11/2024) – Current
Current Job Listings
Northern Rail Services | Careers
Rail Management Service (an intermodal terminal operator)
Locations | Chicopee, West Springfield, and/or Wilbraham, MA
Advertised Jobs
Rail Hostler / Ground Person (8/2025)
Rail Terminal Operator (8/2025)
Railroad Truck Driver (8/2025)
Current Job Listings
Jobs at Rail Management Service
Railworks (a railroad construction contractor)
Locations | Springfield and/or Westfield, MA
Advertised Jobs
Tamper Operator (7/2025)
Current Job Listings
Jobs at Railworks
Pacific Rail Services
Location | West Springfield, MA
Advertised Jobs
Rail Yard Operator – Entry Level (9/2025)
Current Job Listings
Pacific-Rail-Services | Jobs and Employment (Indeed)
RWC Inc. (railroad weed, grass and brush control)
Location | Westfield, MA
Advertised Jobs
None
Current Job Listings
Jobs at RWC Inc.
MassDOT Rail & Transit Division jobs
Location | Boston, MA
Advertised Jobs
NEW – Rail Project and Property Manager (7/2026) – Current
Current Job Listings
MassCareers Job Opportunities (Mass.gov)
Training
Railroad Engineering Technology
Railroad Engineering Technology: Signaling and Communications
Connecticut State Community College in New Haven, CT 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.
New England Railroad Club
The New England Railroad Club consists of professionals who work in the various fields associated with the railroad industry.
They include the construction, operations, maintenance, and management of railroads, railways, or rail transit systems, as well as engineering, sales, marketing, procurement, legal, and all forms of consulting.
The Club also accepts college students of engineering or business majors who are looking to pursue a career in the rail or transportation industry.
Further information
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: July 23, 2026