Road Foreman of Engines - OTC District

Metra is America’s fourth busiest commuter rail system, providing essential transportation services to a community of over 9.4 million residents. As an organization of over 2,600 professionals, we are committed to safely and efficiently meeting the growing and changing transportation needs of the commuters and businesses we serve.
To meet those needs, Metra employs a diverse workforce in an environment that fosters creativity and drives innovation. We invite you to learn more about Metra and the many career opportunities we offer.

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.

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, South West Service, North Central Service and Heritage Corridor and those lines operating under purchase of service agreements: BNSF and Union Pacific. In addition to all employees directly involved in providing train service, the Transportation Department also oversees the Rules Department, Dispatching Office, Crew Management Center, Station Services, Customer Service, Ticket Services and GPS Center.

Reporting directly to the Director, Suburban Operations (UP/OTC District and the Kenosha Subdivision) the Road Foreman of Engines, will supervise district staff, train and engine crews, and clerks; manage daily operations to provide optimal performance and efficiency; and perform other related duties. Supervise train and engine crews to ensure compliance with all federal regulations, operating and safety rules, and optimum customer service levels.

Perform annual Operational Monitoring Performance (Check Rides) with engineers, and triennially with newly promoted engineers.

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. Maintain various injury/accident reports.

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. Approve time off, coordinate staff schedules, fill vacancies as necessary, and ensure compliance with departmental and company policies and objectives.

Decide/implement staffing decisions, performance evaluations, and performance improvement, disciplinary, and/or termination procedures. Responsible for the safety objectives, goals, and program of the organization ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules and regulations. Works under both inside…