Assistant Trainmaster

Reports, Records, and Analytics

Prepare and validate daily reports on schedule performance, delays, car equipment utilization, car washes, and special operations; track trends and recommend improvements.

Maintain accurate documentation that supports audits, post-incident reviews, and continuous improvement.

Other Duties

Perform related work as assigned to meet operational needs of a 24/7 railroad environment.

• Flexible Scheduling: This position requires flexibility to work various shifts on short notice.

• Weekly Hold-Down Assignments: A weekly hold-down schedule is distributed one week in advance to address coverage needs. Assignments may vary depending on scheduled absences. Preferred extra assignments are distributed based on shift preference, followed by seniority.

• Work Hours and Overtime: Standard Schedule: 40 hours per week

• Overtime: Available based on operational requirements

• Daily limits: ▪ Maximum hours worked: 9 hours

• Minimum scheduled hours: 8 hours

• Minimum rest period between shifts: 15 hours

• Work Environment: Primary work location is the PATH Control Center (PTCC)

• Work is performed in a seated position within a secure environment

• The role involves sustained focus in a fast-paced, high-stakes setting

• Technology and Tools: Use of multiple computer screens, including Automatic Train Supervision (ATS) workstations and standard networked computers

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Outlook is required

• Must be comfortable navigating digital platforms and resolving basic technical issues

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School or Equivalency Diploma is required.

Experience: Minimum of 7 years as PATH Passenger Train Conductor

OR

Minimum of 4 years as the Transportation Rail Scheduling Analyst or Planning Analyst

OR

Minimum of 4 years combined supervisory experience in any of the following titles at PATH: Operations Examiner, Dispatcher/Terminal Supervisor, Yard Supervisor, Tower Operator, Train Engineer.

OR

Minimum of 5 years as a PATH Department Supervisory Experience, at the level of foreman and above. Individuals who are not currently in the Transportation Division are required to take the written exam.

Desired Qualifications

Required Knowledge: Candidates must demonstrate working knowledge of the following: Book of Rules

Emergency Preparedness Plan

Power Sections

Decision-Making and Multi-Tasking: The ability to make quick, accurate, and safety-conscious decisions is essential. Strong multi-tasking skills are required to manage concurrent responsibilities effectively.

Exempt Status: Upon entering exempt status, vacation and/or personal time may be subject to adjustment.

Performance Management: Participation in the annual Reflektive goal-setting process is required. Employees will work with supervisors

Selection Process

The application process varies by position, but typically includes an initial phone interview for qualified candidates, followed by a more in-depth interview(s) and/or assessment(s). Selected candidates who are made a conditional job offer will be asked to undergo a background check.

Compensation, Benefits & On-Site Collaboration Requirements

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey offers a competitive benefits package and a professional environment that supports development and recognizes achievement. Click here for more information about benefits, our culture, and career development opportunities.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey anticipates that the actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on aspects such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and internal factors. The expected compensation range for this role is:

Minimum: $107,250 Midpoint: $139,430 Maximum: $171,600

In accordance with Port Authority policy, this position permits employees to work remotely a maximum of one day per week, subject to operational and business needs.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply to this job by clicking on the "Apply Now" button and submitting a resume. The Port Authority of NY & NJ welcomes veteran and military spouse applications.

Only applicants under consideration will be contacted.

About PATH:

The Port Authority Trans Hudson Corporation (PATH), an FRA-regulated commuter railroad, is the primary transit link between Manhattan and New Jersey communities and suburban commuter railroads. Carrying over 75 million passengers per year, PATH trains run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, one of the few 24-hour systems in the world. Since the early 20th Century, PATH and its predecessor, the Hudson & Manhattan Railroad, have carried passengers between New Jersey and points in Midtown and Lower Manhattan, serving as a key link in the region's transportation network and as a catalyst for continued residential, commercial and employment growth.

PATH operates 24 hours per day/7 days per week/365 days per year. Employees are required to work weekends, holidays, atypical hours (evening and midnight shifts) and during inclement weather conditions. Incumbents may be subjected to mandatory overtime at the beginning or end of their scheduled tour, or on their days off. A union seniority system dictates work schedules for jobs represented by one of PATH's unions, and time off may not be immediately available during the usual summer and holiday periods. Working conditions will be challenging, including but not limited to inclement weather, direct contact with the public, in tunnel and outside areas during active train service, and an industrial environment. Commitment to attendance is expected and required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey/Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the Port Authority's policy, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws, to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment and who request the Port Authority do so, unless providing the requested accommodation would result in an undue hardship to the Port Authority.

Job applicants may request a reasonable accommodation (1) if they claim a disability is affecting the interview process, or (2) to ensure that if they are selected for a position, they can perform the essential job functions. To submit a request, please contact the recruiter or email the Human Resources Department's Disability Accommodation Coordinator at [email protected].

The Port Authority will treat any request for Reasonable Accommodation by a job applicant confidentially.

Client-provided location(s): Jersey City, NJ

Job ID: Port_Authority-17191185

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-06T23:45:17