Roadmaster - Previous RR MOW​/Leadership​/Engineering

Roadmaster - Previous RR MOW/Leadership/Engineering experience required!

Job Category: Field Operations Management

Requisition Number: ROADM
008983

• Posted :
  September 17, 2026
• Full-Time

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Columbus and Greenville Railway Company (CAGY)
Columbus, MS , USA

Company / Benefits Overview:

Are you ready to build a rewarding career in the railroad industry? Join the Genesee & Wyoming Inc. (G&W) team — part of a legacy that is over 125 years old. With a network of 100+ individual freight railroads and 4,000 employees across North America, we provide transportation and logistics services to more than 2,000 customers.

At G&W, we live by our Core Values:
Safety, Service, Integrity, Respect, Transparency, Accountability, Innovation and Excellence
. We offer competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and paid training to help you succeed. Check out some of our great benefits below:

• Life Insurance
• Optional benefit coverages for Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital,  & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings account plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• On the Job Training
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

* Benefits are subject to change

Explore your future with G&W today and learn more about the opportunities to grow across our organization!

Job Summary:

As a Roadmaster, you’ll supervise Maintenance of Way (MoW) employees and manage the safety and reliability of our railroad infrastructure. You’ll work outdoors in all weather conditions overseeing the maintenance and repair activities of your team across a territory.

This position is more than just maintaining and building infrastructure – it’s about building a strong team, fostering growth, and creating a positive work environment. You’ll be hands-on in interviewing, hiring, and training new team members, while also supporting their development through performance reviews, coaching, and recognition. When challenges arise, you’ll be the go-to person for resolving issues with fairness and professionalism, while ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of maintenance-of-way activities, fostering collaboration across departments, and driving progress toward track, signal, and capital project goals.

We’re looking for someone who leads by example, communicates clearly, and thrives in a dynamic environment. If you’re passionate about people, operations, and making a meaningful impact every day, this could be the perfect fit.

• Manage the day-to-day oversight of maintenance and repair activities surrounding the MoW functions ensuring compliance with all federal, state and other applicable railroad safety and operational regulations
• May perform track, structure and maintenance alongside the crew
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure efficient and organized operations of the railroad
• Manage and ensure department meets its track, signal, and capital projects service goals
• Perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
• Supervise hourly employees and supervisors in the MoW Department
• Hire new employees to fill vacancies; train all employees in operating practices according to federal regulations and company policies; and administer discipline as needed
• Manage and monitor all maintenance and other related costs associated with the Department
• Conduct efficiency and operating tests according to company practices
• Conduct incident investigations (derailments, personal injury, etc.) and prepare associated reports
• Manage projects and perform other duties as assigned

Working Conditions /

Physical Requirements:

• Full-time (40 plus hours weekly)
• Varying schedule in a 24/7 work environment that includes nights, holidays, weekends, and on-call as needed
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