Roadmaster

Directly supervises and develops track workforce to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance. Inspects and maintains all track structure and right-of-way to specifications set by Florida East Coast Railway (FECR) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA). Leads and manages the personal safety and track safety process to ensure policy compliance.
• Plans work assignments and... schedules for assigned district, including track inspection, maintenance, and construction.
• Responsible for the craft personnel as well as all supervisors in the Maintenance of Way (MoW) Department
• Inspects production gang work and track construction projects to ensure quality compliance
• Makes periodic track inspection monitoring to ensure that all FRA and FEC requirements are being met by track inspectors
• Responsible for filling vacancies ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures
• Responsible for enforcing compliance with safety procedures; use of PPE and keeping required records
• Manage and ensure Department meets its track and capital projects service goals
• Ensure compliance to budget with hiring, overtime, and materials procurement
• Perform all job related responsibilities with minimal management direction and guidance
• Contribute to the development of new standards and/or modification of existing standards
• Conducts efficiency and operational tests
• Prepares reports stating causes of accidents or concerning condition of tracks and issues recommendations to prevent future accidents, damage, or track deterioration.
• Requisitions supplies and materials to complete construction projects and district maintenance requirements.
• Effectively communicate and build rapport across departments, sub-departments and public agencies
• Effective utilization of performance management and interpersonal skills to ensure timely feedback and coaching as required to maintain discipline and improve performance
• Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Valid driver’s license.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of responsible supervisory experience in railroad track inspection and maintenance in track Class 4 or higher.
• Training or certification in FRA 213 Rules and CWR Policies
• Knowledge of rail operations and physical infrastructure
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university in civil or industrial engineering
• At least 5 years combined supervisory experience in Engineering; Construction, Structural Engineering, or Civil Engineering
• Experience managing budgets
• Previous experience supervising a unionized workforce
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
• Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, adapt rapidly to changing circumstances and situations and manage stressful situations
• Collaborative and team-oriented; motivate others to achieve set objectives and maintains positive interactions
• Excellent leadership skills; ability to manage, mentor and coach
• Result-focused
• Excellent verbal, writing and reading comprehension skills
• Meet established standards of quality and safety while getting the job done in a timely manner
• Understand and apply safety standards, policies and procedures, collective bargaining agreements as well as Operating Rules
• Ability to be decisive and exercise good judgment
• Microsoft Office
WORKING CONDITIONS
• Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard workweek)
• Combination of office work and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions
• Successful completion of a background check, physical and drug screen prior to start date
• Enforce safe work procedures and policies
• Respond to unexpected or emergency situations
• Lift up to 80lbs
• Up to 75% travel required

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