Roadmaster

Genesee & Wyoming Main Job Board; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. is seeking a Maintenance of Way Supervisor to directly supervise employees and oversee day-to-day maintenance and repair activities in the M/W Department. You will coordinate with other departments to keep railroad operations efficient and on track with service goals.

The role requires strong supervisory experience, a focus on safety, and the ability to manage costs while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to self-motivate; prioritize; promote safe work habits; manage budgetary constraints.
• Minimum 5 years of rail industry experience.
• Prior supervisory experience in a maintenance environment.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise employees and activities in the Maintenance of Way Department.
• Interface with other departments to ensure efficient and organized operations of the railroad.
• Manage and ensure department meets its track, signal, and capital projects service goals.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with policies and laws.
• Lead, direct and manage day-to-day activities of the Region's M/W Department.
• Oversee hourly technical craft employees and all supervisors in the M/W Department.
• Fill vacancies ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Enforce safety procedures; use of PPE and maintain required records.
• Monitor and control maintenance and related costs for the department.
• Ensure department meets track, signal and capital project service goals.
• Interviewing, hiring, training, planning, directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and addressing complaints.

Skills

Self-motivation

Prioritization

Safety awareness

Budget management

Education

Associate degree

Engineering-related degree a plus

Valid driver’s license

Job description

SUMMARY:

Directly supervises employees and activities in the Maintenance of Way Department

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the day-to-day oversight of both the maintenance and repair activities surrounding the Maintenance of Way functions
• Interfaces with other departments to ensure efficient and organized operations of the railroad
• Manages and ensures department meets its track, signal, and capital projects service goals
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Lead, direct and manage the day-to-day activities of the Region's 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
• 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
• Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Demonstrated ability to self-motivate; prioritize; promote safe work habits; manage budgetary constraints
• 5 years related experience in the rail industry
• Prior experience in a supervisory role

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR CREDENTIALS:

• Associate's Degree; 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Associate's Degree in Engineering or related field a plus
• Valid driver’s license required

This position is employed by the specific entity set forth in the job posting.

Genesee & Wyoming Inc. and its subsidiary companies do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws.