Roadmaster

The Roadmaster reports directly to the General Manager and is responsible for railroad track infrastructure. Their responsibility is to support and supervise the T eam M embers who directly complete the inspections, repairs, and maintenance of the track infrastructure.

This includes leading and managing daily work plans and track maintenance activity to maximize track work and train operations.

The Roadmaster is responsible for working with the General Manager and Divisional Engineer to complete and establish operating budgets, proposals, and capital spending annually.

They will establish method s of on-going controlled surveillance of both the quantitative and financial measurements compared to goals and financial projections.

This Roadmaster description is general and illustrative of the type of duties required for this position. This description is not all inclusive and is not meant to be a detailed description of each and every duty performed by the incumbent .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• M anage, direct, and provide insight on inspection, repair and maintenance of the railroad track infrastructure to e nsure safe and efficient service to our customers.
• Supervise and develop work plans, budgets, proposals, and capital spending in conjunction with the General Manager , Divisional Engineer, and other departments.
• Comply with performance goals, quality standards, and monitor both quality and quantity to ensure profitability and efficiency.
• Sufficient experience or equivalent working knowledge and understanding of all railroad infrastructure to include CFR Title 49 Part 213 and 214.
• M anage and ensure a positive relationship between all of our customers , vendors, contractors, and other local, county and state agencies on railroad concerns .
• Oversee production work and third-party contractors on territory to ensure work is performed to safety standards and company policy.
• Perform regular track inspections including joint inspections with track inspectors & other departments. Work with track inspectors to develop and follow inspection schedule including audit inspections of customer’s railroad infrastructure .
• Accountable for asset utilization . This will entail routine evaluation of R ailroad requirements, capital improvement projects to maximize efficiency.
• Accountable for the preparation and administration of performance appraisals for personnel reporting directly to him / her .

Help to d evelop career paths for Team Members by assigning appropriate type and level of training needed . Ensure annual classroom training is completed.

• Evaluate and document performance of T eam M embers directly reporting to him / her to include disciplinary action as needed.
• Conduct efficiency testing and monitor safe working practices in the field .
• Interview and hir e for open positions.
• Respond promptly to all accident s , incidents, or emergency call s .
• Read and accurately interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions , and federal and state regulations.

Should have a general understanding of reading blueprints and other technical materials.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly Supervise :

Track Foreman, Track Inspectors, Track Laborers, Heavy Equipment Operators, Welders, and hourly Team Members in the track department .

Indirectly Supervise or support :

3 rd party Contractors working on assigned territory

QUALIFICATIONS

To p erform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required .

SKILLS and ABILITIES

M inimum 5 years relevant track maintenance and supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering preferred but not required .

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or Team Members of organization.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and solve problems furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS

Must possess valid driver’s license and be insurable by company insurance provider to drive and operate company vehicles and equipment as necessary.

Last updated : 2024-02-23