FRA Roadmaster - C&S

Keolis Canada•Somerville, MA

4d•$104,320 - $123,077

About The Position

The FRA Roadmaster - C&S leads and manages Communications employees and oversees communications maintenance and operational activities to support system reliability, service quality, and a safe, productive work environment. The role manages departmental resources—including budget, workforce utilization, scheduling, facilities, and assets—and ensures accurate communications asset information in coordination with the Senior Engineer and IT/Digital Solutions. It also administers collective bargaining agreements and applicable labor requirements, supports contractor qualification and authorization, and ensures compliance with safety, regulatory, company, and contractual requirements, including DOT, FRA, and FCC rules governing communications systems. The position works in a professional office or operational support environment and requires collaboration with team members and stakeholders. It uses computers, phones, virtual meeting platforms, and standard office equipment. The role requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the work environment, with occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds. Availability to respond to emergency calls and provide coverage for planned or special assignments is required as operational needs dictate. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, receiving a favorable background check, and passing a physical examination.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent educational credential.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in railroad communications, telecommunications, radio/RF systems, fiber optics, networking, electronics, or a related technical field.
Strong working knowledge of railroad communications technologies, including radio/RF, fiber optics, Ethernet/IP networking, Positive Train Control communications, electrical power, and electronic systems.
Demonstrated experience maintaining, troubleshooting, installing, or supervising mission-critical communications systems in a railroad or similarly critical operating environment.
Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the Commuter Rail network and other assigned locations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills across organizational levels and with external stakeholders.
Strong interpersonal, coaching, and training skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, and ability to learn new software applications.
Ability to interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements and labor contracts.
Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and a physical examination, and receive a favorable background check.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the work environment, with occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.
Availability to respond to emergency calls and provide coverage for planned or special assignments as operational needs require.

Nice To Haves

Additional education or technical training in telecommunications, electronics, information technology, or a related field.
Significant RF and railroad radio experience.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate understanding of and adhere to KCS principles of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Lead and manage Communications employees, including hiring, work assignments, performance management, coaching, training, employee development, and recommendations for personnel actions.
Identify training needs and ensure employees complete required technical, safety, and security training.
Oversee communications maintenance and operational activities to support system reliability, service quality, and a safe and productive work environment.
Ensure the quality of work performed by employees and contractors and address performance or workmanship concerns as appropriate.
Support contractor qualification and authorization in coordination with the Senior Engineer.
Manage departmental resources, including the annual budget, workforce utilization, scheduling, facilities, and assets, to meet operational and financial objectives.
Maintain accurate communications asset information in coordination with the Senior Engineer and IT/Digital Solutions.
Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements and applicable labor requirements in support of department operations.
Maintain availability to respond to emergency calls and provide coverage for planned or special assignments as operational needs require.
Ensure compliance with applicable safety, federal, state, company, and contractual requirements, including DOT, FRA, and FCC requirements governing communications systems, and ensure hazards are identified and reported.