Roadmaster-Track

Keolis America • Somerville, MA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Roadmaster - Track oversees construction and maintenance of the MBTA Commuter Rail System to ensure a safe and dependable environment for passenger operation. Supervises restoration and renewals of track. Inspects track for defects as required under Department of Transportation Federal Administration regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of practical experience in all aspects of track repair, construction and inspection
• Five years of supervisory experience in track construction, turnout and crossover preferred
• 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
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must pass a physical examination.

Nice To Haves

• Trade school/college or equivalent work experience in construction preferred
• Conversant with FRA Track Safety Standards, FRA Roadway Workplace Safety Regulations, AREMA manual for railroad engineering, railroad safety rules, and railroad operating rules and instructions highly preferred
• Construction, surfacing, grade cross installation, CWR installation, track maintenance and track inspection
• Experience in the application of labor contracts preferred
• Delivers high quality outputs using the Microsoft Office suite
• Key personal traits: forward thinking, proactive, resilient, sound judgement, innovative where it is required, driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence
• Possesses managerial leadership skills and communicates at interpersonal and intergroup levels
• Excellent written, verbal, communication, interpersonal, and presentational skills
• Communicates successfully with a variety of disciplines and levels, both internal and external

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates understanding and adheres to the KCS principles of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance
• Implements and monitors operational practices to ensure equipment reliability and quality service while ensuring a safe and productive workplace
• Complies with and ensures staff compliance with all safety rules and procedures, plus reports all hazards as required
• Supervises and oversees the activities of all Track employees assigned to Supplemental Work projects for compliance with the applicable Federal, State, and Company rules and regulations as well as KCS / MBTA Contract Agreements
• Schedules and tracks projects from both construction and financial aspects
• Analyzes efficient utilization of departmental resources, workforce, and facilities to continuously identify improvement in work practices and scheduling
• Complies with and ensures staff compliance with rules and regulations governing the railroad
• Supports quality assurance of work performed by Track employees assigned to Supplemental Work projects
• Ensures compliance of direct reports with all related safety rules, time reporting, procedures and report all hazards as required
• Identifies training needs and assist in the formulation and implementation of programs as required
• Administers collective bargaining agreements through regular job performance
• Ensures compliance with KCS equal employment policies, safety rules, and operating rules
• Supervises, manages, and schedules the day-to-day tasks of various production crews as well as outside contractors
• Completes other duties as assigned

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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