Roadmaster - Signal

Keolis America, Inc.; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Life & Disability Insurance

Job summary

Keolis America, Inc. is seeking a seasoned supervisor to oversee signal systems construction and maintenance. You will apply FRA regulations and ensure safe, compliant operations within a heavily unionized environment.

The role requires strong leadership, clear direction, and mentoring of team members, with responsibility for maintaining qualifications and delivering reliable signal performance.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent educational credential.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities in a unionized environment.
• Experience supervising teams and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Be accountable for end-to-end regulatory compliance and adherence to policies.
• Provide safe leadership and direction to assigned employees overseeing signal system maintenance.
• Audit preventive maintenance, testing procedures, and root-cause analysis to improve resiliency.
• Ensure staff remain trained and qualified per regulatory requirements.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Driven by Purpose. Powered by People.

At Keolis, a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in Boston, our mission - We Imagine, We Care, We Commit is more than words. It's how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our team, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and peace of mind. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance. You'll also have access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance. To help secure your financial future, we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. At Keolis, you're not just building a career - your part of something bigger.

Salary Range: $89,622 - $108,296

Minimum Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in signal, train control, and grade crossing warning system (signal systems) construction or maintenance, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role preferred
• Strong working knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations, specifically Title 49 CFR, including but not limited to Parts 214, 228, 233, 234, 235, and 236
• Strong knowledge of testing procedures for signal apparatus and systems, with the ability to interpret instructions accurately and oversee testing to ensure safety, quality control, and regulatory compliance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry best practices governing the construction and maintenance of signal systems
• Experience in applying collective bargaining agreements within a heavily unionized environment is preferred

Skills:

• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively engage with various disciplines and levels, both internally and externally
• Must be able to provide clear direction and safe leadership at all times
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively train and mentor team members
• Possess a working knowledge of MS Office products with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to other software applications

Key Accountabilities (Essential Job Duties):

• Demonstrates understanding and adheres to the KCS principles of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance
• Accountable for ensuring end-to-end regulatory compliance and strict adherence to company policies and customer contract agreements
• Be an accountable and proactive participant in all company and regulatory safety programs and initiatives
• Responsible for the safe and effective management of all assigned employees and their activities related to signal system maintenance
• Audit and verify the proper execution of preventive maintenance measures, testing procedures, and root cause failure investigations to enhance system resiliency and ensure compliance with all policies and regulations
• Ensure employees are knowledgeable of, understand, and adhere to company policies and regulatory requirements
• Ensure employees maintain up-to-date training qualifications
• Promote and enforce strict adherence to best practices to ensure safety, prevent failures and minimize downtime
• Prepare KPI analysis and incident reports as required

Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma, GED or equivalent educational credential
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain current NORAC Operating Rules and Roadway Worker Protection certification
• Must attend and actively participate in all meetings and/or training classes as assigned

Working Conditions (including Physical Demands):

• Must be able to safely and responsibly work outdoors in all conditions in an active railroad environment
• Must be available to respond to emergency calls 24/7

Additional Statements

Drug and alcohol screening:

Employment contingent upon passing pre-employment drug and alcohol screen. Also, contingent upon receiving a favorable background check. Must pass a physical examination.

Safety commitment:

Safety is a way of life at Keolis. By placing safety first, we ensure the wellbeing of our employees, customers, and communities. Together we can become the most successful transportation company in the world.

Environmental commitment:

Keolis is committed to protecting the environment by minimizing the impact of operations to our people and the communities in which we operate.

EEO statement:

Our policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or gender identification. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation:

Keolis CS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Keolis CS will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

Disclaimer and closing statement:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job. Keolis is committed to offering our employees competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible.