Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway | Trainmaster; WLE

Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway | Trainmaster (WLE-0061)

Brewster, OH, USA

Job Description

The Trainmaster position is an experienced, full-time, exempt salaried supervisory role of Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway (W&LE). This position is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trains, supervision of train and engine crews, and enforcement of operating rules in accordance with W&LE standards and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) regulations.

• Directly supervise train and engine service employees to ensure safe, efficient railroad operations while supporting customer service, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage safe and efficient train operations at all times.
• Enforce compliance with FRA regulations, company operating rules, safety policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Directly supervise train and engine crews to ensure compliance with rules, schedules, and customer requirements.
• Conduct operational tests, efficiency testing, and rule compliance observations.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries, and rule violations and complete required documentation.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees to improve performance, safety awareness, and professionalism.
• Coordinate train operations with dispatching, mechanical, engineering, and customer service departments.
• Respond to emergencies, service interruptions, and after-hours incidents.
• Plan and allocate crew resources to meet operational demands.
• Ensure accurate completion of reports, investigations, and regulatory documentation.

• Work safely at all times in compliance with all safety and operating rules.
• Outdoors in all types of weather for extended periods of time.
• Walk on uneven and irregular surfaces.
• Climb on and off railroad equipment.
• Wear required PPE for the job task(s).

• Full time (salary/overtime exempt).
• Variable and irregular work hours with irregularly scheduled days off.
• Employees work weekdays, weekends, nights, and holidays on an on-call basis, 24 hours a day.

• Travel is required throughout assigned territory and/or system.
• Must be willing and able to work any hours at any location on the railroad in OH and PA.
• Relocation may be required.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Prior railroad operating experience (train or engine service preferred).
• Supervisory or leadership experience.
• Knowledge of FRA operating rules and regulations.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

• Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Company offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package including excellent medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, railroad retirement, 401(k) plan, profit sharing, paid holidays, paid vacation, paid personal leave, and college scholarships for dependents.

• W&LE is a drug-free workplace and maintains a zero-tolerance policy.
• Employees are subject to pre-employment and frequent drug and alcohol testing.
• A DUI or OVI conviction within the last three years will disqualify you from consideration for this position.
• All positions require pre-employment background verification, physical, and drug/alcohol screening.