FRA Roadmaster - C&S

At Keolis
, a leader in public transportation and proudly headquartered in Boston, our mission —
We Imagine, We Care, We Commit
— is more than words. It’s how we support our communities and how we support each other. As part of our team, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed with your wellbeing in mind. We offer a competitive benefits package that supports your health, wellbeing, and peace of mind. This includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life and disability insurance.

You’ll also have access to a variety of voluntary benefits such as hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage, as well as home, auto, and pet insurance. To help secure your financial future, we also provide a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. At Keolis, you're not just building a career — your part of something bigger.

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Position is onsite in Abington MA

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent educational credential required; additional education or technical training in telecommunications, electronics, information technology, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in railroad communications, telecommunications, radio/RF systems, fiber optics, networking, electronics, or a related technical field.
• Strong working knowledge of railroad communications technologies, including radio/RF, fiber optics, Ethernet/IP networking, Positive Train Control communications, electrical power, and electronic systems.
• Demonstrated experience maintaining, troubleshooting, installing, or supervising mission-critical communications systems in a railroad or similarly critical operating environment; significant RF and railroad radio experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required, with the ability to travel throughout the Commuter Rail network and other assigned locations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills across organizational levels and with external stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal, coaching, and training skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, with the ability to learn new software applications.
• Ability to interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements and labor contracts.

• Demonstrates understanding and adheres to the KCS principles of Employee Engagement, Operational Excellence, Safety & Security, and Economic Performance
• Completes other duties as assigned
• Lead and manage Communications employees, including hiring, work assignments, performance management, coaching, training, employee development, and recommendations for personnel actions.
• Identify training needs and ensure employees complete required technical, safety, and security training.
• Oversee communications maintenance and operational activities to support system reliability, service quality, and a safe and productive work environment.
• Ensure the quality of work performed by employees and contractors and address performance or workmanship concerns as appropriate.
• Support contractor qualification and authorization in coordination with the Senior Engineer.
• Manage departmental resources, including the annual budget, workforce utilization, scheduling, facilities, and assets, to meet operational and financial objectives.
• Maintain accurate communications asset information in coordination with the Senior Engineer and IT/Digital Solutions.
• Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements and applicable labor requirements in support of department operations.
• Maintain availability to respond to emergency calls and provide coverage for planned or special assignments as operational needs require.
• Ensure compliance with…