Roadmaster

Salaries

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!

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• In addition to #1, must have six (6) years of track maintenance and instruction experience.
• Must have 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.
• Must 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.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Able to prepare management reports.
• Able to conduct track inspections.
• Able to train staff on work processes and procedures.
• Able to stand, walk, and/or sit, for extended periods of time.
• Hearing/Visual acuity, far/near, depth perception, field of vision, color vision.
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Preferences

• One (1) year of welding experience is preferred.

Qualifications

Metra employees in an active review period under the current discipline policy or who have documented attendance or performance issues will not be considered and/or selected for this position.

Benefits

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Pay

Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration.

Schedule

Incumbents work under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow. They also work on a 24/7, 365 days/year basis, including weekends and holidays.