Roadmaster/Track Inspector

Fort Worth & Western Railroad is looking for an experienced Roadmaster/Track Inspector to work in Dublin, TX

Fort Worth & Western Railroad will require all candidates offered a position to take and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate and plan ordinary maintenance and track work with other departments to maximize track work and train operations.
• Perform track inspections to ensure quality inspections and safe train operations.
• Help plan and implement maintenance programs and capital projects.
• Assist with annual business plan and budget process.
• Follow and monitor work practices, safety related issues to improve quality and performance.
• Monitor and enforce Federal Railroad Administration compliance with Company policies, rules and standards.
• Work with local, county, state, federal agencies on railroad issues to create and continue good relations.
• Plan and provide information for future track improvements with Chief Engineer.
• Ensure all contractor work forces are properly train and adhere to all Company safety and operating Rules.
• Supervises and oversees all track, structure, and signal maintenance performed by contractor.

Other duties as assigned

Essential Job Requirements:

EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year experience in railroad track maintenance.
• One (1) year supervisory experience in maintenance of way track standards and policies.

REQUIRED Qualifications:

• Must hold a valid Texas driver's license to drive on company business
• Must possess a thorough working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Parts 213 and 214, as well as a through working knowledge of day-to-day railroad practices.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Ability to formulate and work within a business plan/budget
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, all levels of Company personnel, and government officials
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and strong leadership skills. Must be self-motivated.
• Proficient with software for word processing and spreadsheets and project management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to schedule maintenance within an operating plan.
• Ability to read and comprehend safety manuals, operating and maintenance instructions, test materials, drawings, schematics, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to monitor projects to ensure materials and resources are provided to meet schedules and budgets.
• Conduct operational field and observation testing on contractors and all departments to ensure compliance with Federal and Company safety requirements.
• Lead the safety effort for the maintenance of way department, including safety audits.
• Certified and trained in investigating personal injuries, derailments and determine the root causes.
• Certified in drug and alcohol testing and awareness.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Stand and walk on level or uneven ground.
• Sit, bend, twist, stoop, kneel and climb.
• Push, pull, and/or lift, exerting up to 50 pounds of force, reach with hands and arms; and/or use hands to feel or handle
• The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and elements, nose and fumes from gas, oil, and grease.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: TBD

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending