Roadmaster - Communication Supplemental Work

Keolis Canada • Abington, MA

6d

About The Position

Driven by Purpose. Powered by People. 

At Keolis, a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in
Boston, our mission — We Imagine, We Care, We Commit — is more than words. It’s
how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our
team, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your
wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your
health, wellbeing, and peace of mind. This includes medical, dental, and vision
coverage, along with life and disability insurance. You’ll also have access to a
variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical
illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance.  To help secure your
financial future, we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match.
At Keolis, you're not just building a career — your part of something bigger. 

Roadmaster - Communication Supplemental Work

Requirements

• Trade School/College or equivalent work experience in communications preferred
• Minimum of five years of practical experience in all aspects of communications
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation & Federal Railroad Administration rules and regulations preferred
• Must be familiar with communication systems including digital communications, fiber optics, base stations, remote antenna sites and FCC safety compliant procedures
• Experience in the application of labor contracts
• Communicates successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels, both internal and external
• Strong interpersonal skills for training and coaching activities
• Possesses basic knowledge of MS Office, specifically Word and Excel, and the ability to learn other software applications
• Must have experience in the application of labor contracts
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent educational credential
• A valid driver’s license is required to successfully travel throughout the Commuter Rail network and locations as assigned
• Work location: Must be willing and able to travel to any of our MA Commuter Rail locations as required
• Must be available to always respond to emergency calls
• Must be flexible enough to cover special planned assignments as necessary
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
• Drug and alcohol screening: Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.

Nice To Haves

• Trade School/College or equivalent work experience in communications preferred
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation & Federal Railroad Administration rules and regulations preferred

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding and adheres to the KCS principles of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance
• Completes other duties as assigned
• Effectively managing team of communication department employees
• Identifies and requests training as per employee training needs
• Oversee the supervision of assigned personnel, work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance
• Supports Senior Engineer in checking qualifications and authorizing Communication contractors
• Manage processes and procedures that ensure reliability of the system
• Implements and monitors operational practices to ensure equipment reliability and quality service while ensuring a safe and productive workplace
• Responsible for quality assurance of work performed by employees
• Manage departmental budget, workforce, and assets
• Administers and manages the Department's annual budget to meet financial targets
• Analyzes utilization of department workforce and facilities to continuously identify improvement in work practices and scheduling
• Assists Senior Engineer and IT/Digital Solutions Department in collecting and updating Communications Asset information
• Administers collective bargaining agreements as required through regular job performance
• Comply with and enforce all applicable rules and regulations
• Comply with and ensure staff compliance with all safety rules and procedures and report all hazards as required
• Ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and Company rules and regulations and Contract Agreements
• Accountable for rules and regulations governing various communication systems as established by the Department of Transportation, FRA, etc.
• Attends and participates in all assigned training, specifically safety and security related

Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance
• hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance
• 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED