Roadmaster
About the role
... description paragraph(s) ...
Responsibilities
- ... each duty ...
Requirements
- ... each requirement ...
Skills
- ... maybe list of skills like good supervisory skills, good verbal/written communication, good organizational skills, ability to prepare management reports, ability to conduct track inspections, ability to train staff, ability to stand/walk/sit extended periods, hearing/visual acuity, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, willing to travel within Metra’s 6-county region, must be available on-call 24-hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year, including weekends and holidays. One (1) year of welding experience is preferred.
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.
Schedule:Schedule
Must be available on-call 24-hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year, including weekends and holidays.
We also have "Incumbents work under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow." That's a working condition; could be part of Responsibilities or maybe a separate section? Not in headings list; could be under Responsibilities as a bullet. We also have "Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization" - include in Responsibilities. Now we need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. Not needed. We must output only HTML fragment, no markdown fences. Let's craft. We need to preserve all substantive information: include description about Metra, engineering department, etc. Let's extract that paragraph: "Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient service. Metra's Engineering Department is staffed with over 800 employees who work tirelessly applying technology and engineering principles in the design, construction, operation, and management of our network of infrastructure, facilities, and equipment so that customers can enjoy a safe, comfortable, economical, and dependable transit experience." Also earlier: "Description 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. Click here to learn more about our benefits!" We removed click here. Also earlier: "Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected." That's substantive about veterans outreach; we should keep. It's not boilerplate; it's about veterans preference. So include in About the role or maybe a separate section? Could be part of About the role. Also "Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration." Keep. Now compile About the role paragraph(s): We can combine:Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient service. Metra's Engineering Department is staffed with over 800 employees who work tirelessly applying technology and engineering principles in the design, construction, operation, and management of our network of infrastructure, facilities, and equipment so that customers can enjoy a safe, comfortable, economical, and dependable transit experience. Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected. Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.
Now Responsibilities bullets: - Supervise the construction and maintenance of track and railroad right-of-way projects ensuring compliance with Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Track Safety Standards, Metra quality standards, and project requirements. - Perform track and railroad right-of-way inspections using the Sperry car, geometry car, and rail grinder to assess rail defects. - Prioritize track repair needs, prepare maintenance and construction schedules, and schedule maintenance gangs, machine operators, and welders to perform rail work. - Prepare project cost estimates and bills of material for assigned projects. - Prepare and submit monthly and annual track inspection reports to the FRA and Metra management. - Review and resolve labor issues including: seniority, overtime allocation, and work rules. - Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. - Responsible for the safety objectives, goals, and program of the organization ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations. - Incumbents work under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow. - Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Now Requirements bullets (education, experience, license, knowledge): - High school diploma or GED equivalent. - Six (6) years of track maintenance and instruction experience. - Three (3) years of direct supervisory experience that may include day-to-day management, assigning tasks, providing guidance and training, monitoring performance, conflict management, budgeting, hiring, and discipline. - Possess and maintain a valid driver's license. - Considerable knowledge of FRA track and maintenance of way standards and policies. - Considerable knowledge of (FRA) Track Safety Standards. - Considerable knowledge of the materials, equipment, and cost involved in track maintenance work. Now Skills bullets (abilities, supervisory, communication, organizational, reporting, inspections, training, physical, travel, on-call, welding preference): - Good supervisory skills. - Good verbal and written communication skills. - Good organizational skills. - Ability to prepare management reports. - Ability to conduct track inspections. - Ability to train staff on work processes and procedures. - 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 lift and move up to 50 pounds. - Must be willing to travel within Metra’s 6-county region. - Must be available on-call 24-hours/day, 7 days/week, 365 days/year, including weekends and holidays. - One (1) year of welding experience is preferred. But note on-call appears also in Schedule section; we might move on-call to Schedule and not duplicate. However the requirement list includes on-call; we could keep it