Roadmaster-Track

Keolis Canada • Somerville, MA

1d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Roadmaster - Track is responsible for overseeing the construction and maintenance of the MBTA Commuter Rail System. This role ensures a safe and dependable environment for passenger operation by supervising the restoration and renewals of track. The Roadmaster also inspects track for defects in accordance with Department of Transportation Federal Administration regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of practical experience in all aspects of track repair, construction and inspection
• Construction, surfacing, grade cross installation, CWR installation, track maintenance and track inspection
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Five years of supervisory experience in track construction, turnout and crossover preferred
• 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
• Experience in the application of labor contracts preferred

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

• comprehensive benefits package
• competitive benefits package
• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• vision coverage
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• 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