Roadmaster

Pinsly Railroad Company; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinsly Railroad Company in Illinois is seeking an experienced Maintenance of Way Department Manager to oversee track maintenance operations and ensure safe, efficient train movements.

You will lead field teams, coordinate with operations and external agencies, and manage budgets while enforcing safety policies and procedures within a dynamic railroad environment.

Qualifications

• Education Required or Equivalent Experience: Associate's Degree; 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Education Preferred: Associate's Degree in Engineering a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and plan ordinary maintenance and program track work with other departments to maximize track work and train operations.
• Perform track inspections and monitor track inspectors to ensure quality inspections and safe train operations.
• Follow and monitor work practices, safety related issues to improve quality and performance.
• Monitor and enforce FRA compliance along with company policies, rules and standards.
• Work with local, county and state agencies on railroad issues to create and continue good relations.
• Plan and provide information for future track improvements with management.
• Manage labor, tools and materials for field forces to perform track maintenance.
• Familiar with and able to apply safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other tasks necessary to the efficient operation of the railroad.

Education

Associate's Degree

5 years related experience

Engineering degree (preferred)

Job description

Normal Work Schedule:
Hours of Work: Variable. As scheduled by management.
Days of Work: Variable.
Note: The hours of work are established as needed by operations and at the direction of management and are subject to change by management as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and plan ordinary maintenance and program track work with other departments to maximize track work and train operations
• Perform track inspections and monitor track inspectors to ensure quality inspections and safe train operations
• Follow and monitor work practices, safety related issues to improve quality and performance
• Monitor and enforce FRA compliance along with company policies, rules and standards.
• Work with local, county and state agencies on railroad issues to create and continue good relations.
• Plan and provide information for future track improvements with management
• Manage labor, tools and materials for field forces to perform track maintenance
• Familiar with and able to apply safety rules and procedures
• Perform other tasks necessary to the efficient operation of the railroad

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Lead, direct and manage the day-to-day activities of the M/W Department
• Responsible for the hourly technical craft employees as well as all supervisors in the M/W Department
• Interfaces with other departments to ensure efficient and organized operations of the railroad
• Responsible for filling vacancies ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures
• Responsible for enforcing compliance with safety procedures; use of PPE keeping required records
• 245 Riverside Dr., Suite 250 Jacksonville, FL 32202
• Monitor and closely control all maintenance and other related costs associated with the Department
• Manage and ensure Department meets its track, signal and capital projects service goals

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Education Required or Equivalent Experience: Associate's Degree; 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Education Preferred: Associate's Degree in Engineering a plus.
• Related Experience Required: Demonstrate the ability to self-motivate; prioritize; promote safe work habits; manage budgetary constraints.
• Related Experience Preferred: Rail Industry a plus
• Must have a valid driver's license

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The environmental factors/and or physical requirements of this position include the following:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory
skills sufficient to visit potential customer locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel,
crouch and manipulate (lift, carry, move). The employee is required to have good hand-eye
coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to
use a keyboard, operate computer equipment and read information. Required to lift up to 100
pounds. The employee is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear

Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.