Trainmaster

Job Description The final salary will depend on the candidate's qualifications. Those with 8 years or more of required experience can expect offers up to the midpoint of the salary range. Metra provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential. Click here to learn more about our benefits! Qualified veterans who meet the minimum requirements will receive outreach during the recruitment process in accordance with Federal and State laws, including the Illinois Veterans Preference Act. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or job offer. The most qualified candidate will be selected. Metra is one of the largest and most complex commuter rail systems in North America, serving Cook, DuPage, Will, Lake, Kane, and McHenry Counties. The agency is linking communities in Northeastern Illinois by providing safe, reliable, and efficient commuter service. Transportation is responsible for providing safe, efficient, and dependable transportation to commuters on all Metra-operated lines: Milwaukee North and West, Rock Island, Metra Electric, Southwest Service, North Central Service, Union Pacific, Heritage Corridor, and the line operating under a purchase-of-service agreement: BNSF. In addition to all employees directly involved in providing train service, the Transportation Department also oversees the Dispatching Office and the Crew Management Center. Reporting directly to the Director (Sub Oper Rock Island Distr) the Trainmaster will supervise the districts' train operations staff and manage daily operations to provide optimal performance and efficiency. The primary duties include: Supervise the train and engine crews to ensure compliance with all federal regulations, operating and safety rules, and optimum customer service levels. Work with local authorities and Metra Police to ensure that train operations resume as soon as possible when accidents occur, and remain at accident sites until all staff and clean up crew have left the area. They arrange for and make sure employees receive medical attention as necessary. Conduct formal investigations in compliance with labor agreements, and handle time and mileage claims. Coordinate and modify crew and equipment assignments to use locomotives, cars, and staff efficiently as well as to respond to special service needs such as special events, equipment failures, and service disruptions. They work with PACE, CTA, and other bus companies to provide vehicles where and when necessary to augment service. Work with the Engineering Department and contractors to establish parameters for construction projects and track outages. They meet on-site to make sure that all parties understand the goals and limitations of each project, ensure upcoming projects' optimal arrangements, and attend meetings for ongoing projects. Approve time off, coordinate staff schedules, fill vacancies as necessary, and ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and objectives. Promote safe work practices and maintain and foster a safe work environment. Responsible for the safety objectives, goals, and program of the organization ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations. Works under both inside and outside environmental conditions under prevailing conditions of heat, cold, rain, and snow. Uses train equipment, track switches, two-way radios, public announcement systems, radar gun, track flags, and measuring wheels. This position is subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Metra is a railroad employer subject to the provisions of the Railroad Retirement Tax Act, not the Social Security Administration. Job Requirements Must have a high school diploma or GED. In addition to #1, must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in railroad operating. Must have knowledge of operational characteristics, services and activities of a comprehensive rail tra…

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