Roadmaster; SWRR

Southwest Railroad (SWRR)
The SWRR is committed to moving the distinctive blend of New Mexico goods to a worldwide audience in a safe, environmentally friendly, and cost-efficient mode of transportation. SWRR also is steadfast in providing seamless service to all our customers, whether they are shipping one load, 500 loads, single cars or dedicated trains. Our goal is to support our customers, so they achieve their goals.

The Roadmaster position is required to safely and efficiently inspect, repair, and maintain the railroad track infrastructure to insure safe and efficient service to our customers. This position requires that the individual is proficient in and can supervise team members performing the following skills, duties, and requirements.

• Required to supervise Track Laborer, Trackman 1st Class, Truck Driver/Machine Operator, Foreman/Assistant Foreman, and Inspector/Supervisor.
• Must be bilingual (Spanish and English).

• Inspect, unload, load, distribute, pick-up, install cross ties, switch ties, other track material and ballast.
• Inspect, unload, distribute, load, pick-up, install, grind, and transpose rail.
• Inspect, load, unload, distribute, pick-up, remove, construct, maintain and repair turnouts.
• Inspect for defects, patrol, construct, install, retire, remove, surface, gauge, line and shift track.
• Inspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, and repair road crossings.
• Inspect, protect, flag, construct, install, maintain, repair, paint, renew and replace bridges.
• Inspect, protect, flag, maintain, repair and construct culverts and tunnels.
• Inspect, dismantle, remove, maintain, repair, and paint station facilities.
• Inspect, test, maintain, repair, construct and install scales.
• Inspect, remove, maintain, repair, construct, and install right of way, sand and snow fences.
• Inspect, construct, install, maintain, clean and paint signs.
• Cut and dispose of vegetation.
• Clean debris from switches.
• Remove snow or other foreign materials from track infrastructure.
• Accurate and timely reporting as required.
• Read and accurately interpret company documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and federal and state regulations.
• Communicate professionally and effectively.
• Must possess a comprehensive understanding of track authority.
• Comply with performance metrics measurements and deadlines.
• Practice safe work habits and follow company and industry policies, procedures and regulations.
• Respond promptly to any accident, incident or emergency call.
• Operate, maintain, and repair vehicles and track equipment.
• Inspect completed work to insure quality and compliance with established track standards.
• Help, mentor, and train track personnel.
• Assist in training and directing track laborers.
• Obtain and operate under track warrants.
• Supervise restoration of track under traffic condition.
• Read and analyze reports, blueprints, and other technical materials.
• Assisting with provision of appropriate estimating reports (projects).
• Identify project risks and opportunities.
• Assisting with the cost estimates and proposals.
• Supervises and develops work plans, budgets and capital spending in conjunction with the COO.
• Scheduling and performance of all track activities.
• Prepare inspection reports.
• Coordinates work activities with all departments as needed.
• Attends meetings and conference calls as required.
• Evaluate and document performance of subordinate team members.

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school education or general education development (GED).
• Higher education or university program certificate or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience in railroad management or the combination of supervisory experience and training in a course in track maintenance.

• Must have a Class D Driver’s License.
• The team member in this job must be have passed Track Ground School, GCOR Written Test, Roadway Worker Protection Written Test, Fall Protection Written Test, Maintenance of Way Safety Written Test, MSHA/OSHA Training and Certification (if required on site), CWR Written Test, FRA Track…