Trainmaster

Genesee & Wyoming Main Job Board; Town of Providence (MD, NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Genesee & Wyoming is seeking a Field Operations Manager responsible for managing safety performance and financial productivity at the Providence and Worcester Railroad Company. The role demands leadership in supervising operations, ensuring quality service, and training employees in compliance with regulations.

Candidates should have at least five years of experience in the railroad industry and a solid knowledge of FRA regulations. This full-time position is a significant opportunity to contribute to operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Five years of work experience in the railroad industry with supervisory duties.
• Seven years of experience in the railroad industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety performance and financial productivity of operations.
• Oversee customer interface and service quality.
• Assist in railcar-switching as required.
• Supervise crews, schedules, and personnel.
• Maintain payroll within the targeted budget.

Skills

Supervisory experience in the railroad industry

Knowledge of FRA regulations

Job description

Job Category: Field Operations Management

Requisition Number: TRAIN008550

• Posted : April 17, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Providence and Worcester Railroad Company (PW)
Hamden, CT 06517, USA

Description

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for managing the safety performance, operating practices, and financial productivity of the operation
• Be responsible for customer interface and monitoring the quality of service in accordance with the terms of any applicable contractual arrangements
• Assist in railcar-switching function as required
• Assume a leadership role in supervising crews, schedules, and personnel
• Maintain payroll within the targeted budget
• Conduct efficiency and operating tests according to company practices
• Conduct incident investigations (derailments, personal injury, etc.) and prepare associated reports
• Hire new employees to fill vacancies; train new employees in operating practices according to federal regulations and company policies; administer discipline as needed
• Assist with other projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and/or Experience

• Five years of work experience in the railroad industry, with supervisory duties; seven years of experience in the railroad industry preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of FRA regulations

Required Education and/or Credentials

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

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