Road Foreman of Engines

About the role

Reporting directly to the Director, Suburban Operations (MED), the Road Foreman of Engines will supervise district staff, train and engine crews, and clerks; manage daily operations to provide optimal performance and efficiency; and perform other related duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise train and engine crews to ensure compliance with all federal regulations, operating and safety rules, and optimum customer service levels.
• Perform annual Operational Monitoring Performance (Check Rides) with engineers, and triennially with newly promoted engineers.
• Work with local authorities and Metra Police to ensure that train operations resume as soon as possible when accidents occur, and remain at accident sites until all staff and clean up crew have left the area.
• Arrange for and make sure employees receive medical attention as necessary.
• Maintain various injury/accident reports.
• Conduct formal investigations in compliance with labor agreements, and handle time and mileage claims.
• Coordinate and modify crew and equipment assignments to use locomotives, cars, and staff efficiently as well as to respond to special service needs such as special events, equipment failures, and service disruptions.
• Work with PACE, CTA, and other bus companies to provide vehicles where and when necessary.
• Approve time off, coordinate staff schedules, fill vacancies as necessary, and ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and objectives.
• Decide/implement staffing decisions, performance evaluations, and performance improvement, disciplinary, and/or termination procedures.
• Responsible for the safety objectives, goals, and program of the organization ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations.
• Works under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Operates locomotives, switchers, and cab cars in emergency situations or as the need arises.
• Subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Currently working as a Locomotive Engineer or Engineer Supervisor, with a minimum of five (5) years experience as a Locomotive Engineer.
• No decertifications in the last three (3) years.
• Excellent knowledge of 49-CFR-240 certification.
• Thorough knowledge of operating rules and union contracts.
• Thorough knowledge of electrical, mechanical and air brake functions for diesel locomotive coaches.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and organization skills.
• Operating Rules Certification.
• Locomotive Engineering License or Conductor Certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time.
• Hearing/Visual acuity, far/near, depth perception, field of vision, color vision.
• Ability to operate a vehicle.
• Willing to travel within Metra's 6-county region.
• Available on-call 24-hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year, including weekends and holidays.

Preferences

• College degree.
• Supervisory experience.

Pay

Salary range $89,287.00 – $133,931.00. The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.